About this property
The Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (English: Church of Saint John the Baptist) in Maricao, Puerto Rico is a church built during 1890-c.1898. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000. Its facade, facing onto the plaza of Maricao, is dominated by a three-level square bell tower, whose first level is a portico and which is capped by a pyramidal concrete roof.
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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 84003125. It was listed on September 17, 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 Juan Bautista of Maricao listed on the National Register?
Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao?
Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao?
The period of significance for Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Church San Juan Bautista of Maricao?
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