About this property
El Parterre is a landscaped park in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, that was built in 1851. The park encloses the Ojo de Agua (lit. 'water eye', Spanish for 'spring' or 'water source'), also referred to as Manantial Ojo de Agua, a natural spring which was a source of water for Spanish soldiers, and the source of a small rivulet locally called Chico River ('little river') which empties into the Aguadilla Bay. The park is located in downtown Aguadilla and, in addition to the Ojo de Agua, it commemorates…
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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 86000781. It was listed on January 13, 1986.
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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 El Parterre-Ojo De Agua listed on the National Register?
El Parterre-Ojo De Agua was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1986.
What type of historic resource is El Parterre-Ojo De Agua?
El Parterre-Ojo De Agua is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for El Parterre-Ojo De Agua?
The period of significance for El Parterre-Ojo De Agua is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near El Parterre-Ojo De Agua?
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