About this property
The Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School (Spanish: Escuela Derkes) is a historic school building in Guayama, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1908, during a period when schools were gaining importance as civic institutions in Puerto Rico. Its simplified Neoclassical design emphasized this shift, and it became a prototype for a generation of school construction on the island.
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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 87001312. It was listed on August 3, 1987.
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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 Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School listed on the National Register?
Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School?
Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School?
The period of significance for Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Eleuterio Derkes Grammar School?
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