About this property
Church San José of Aibonito, on the town plaza of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, was built over the ten-year period from 1887 to 1897. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000. It has the distinction of being the last church building to be constructed under the colonial government of the Spanish Crown in the Americas.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84000451. It was listed on December 10, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Church San Jose of Aibonito listed on the National Register?
Church San Jose of Aibonito was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Church San Jose of Aibonito?
Church San Jose of Aibonito is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church San Jose of Aibonito?
The period of significance for Church San Jose of Aibonito is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Church San Jose of Aibonito?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Church San Jose of Aibonito will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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