National Register of Historic Places

Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo

Coamo, Ponce County, Puerto Rico
Listed
December 10, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000463

About this property

The Iglesia San Blas de Illescas (English: Church of Saint Blaise of Illescas) is a Catholic parish church located on the center plaza of Coamo, Puerto Rico. Construction on the church began in 1661; it has since been judged "one of the most important works of religious architecture in Puerto Rico". The church is separated from the open plaza below by a series of ceremonial steps and a delicate cast iron balustrade. The delicately curved Baroque facade reflects a major reconstruction completed in 1784. A two-level bell-gable with open arches and bells is prominently featured in the facade. The parish of San Blas of Coamo is one of the oldest on the island.

Location

Coamo, Ponce County, Puerto Rico
18.08317, -66.35616

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTHISPANICARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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General Mendez Vigo Bridge
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Coamo
1898Modern
0.3 mi
Battle of Coamo — Puerto Rico
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0.3 mi
Battle of Asomante (Puerto Rico 1898)
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4.2 mi
Battle of Asomante (Aibonito Pass)
1898Frontier
7.1 mi
Battle of Aibonito
1898Frontier
7.1 mi

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When was Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo listed on the National Register?

Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo?

Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo?

The period of significance for Church San Blas de Illescas of Coamo is recorded as the industrial era.

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