Edificio Oliver
National Register of Historic Places

Edificio Oliver

Arecibo, Arecibo County, Puerto Rico
Listed
September 30, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
86002764

About this property

Edificio Oliver in Arecibo, Puerto Rico was built in 1914. The building houses government offices for the municipality of Arecibo. A Beaux Arts-style building, it was the first building made of reinforced concrete in the Arecibo area. It is located in the town center on the location of the former "King's House", the military garrison building built by the Spanish government in 1765. After 1868 that building became a courthouse, a police headquarters, and a public school then was demolished in 1913. The Edificio Oliver was built soon after in the corner location and was used both as a residence and for commercial purposes. It served also served as a foreign consulate. Edificio Oliver was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000.

Location

64 Jose de Diego Ave.
Arecibo, Arecibo County, Puerto Rico
18.47529, -66.71502

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Sources

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When was Edificio Oliver listed on the National Register?

Edificio Oliver was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Edificio Oliver?

Edificio Oliver is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Edificio Oliver?

The period of significance for Edificio Oliver is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1914.

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