About this property
Guánica Light (Spanish: Faro de Guánica) was a historic lighthouse located in the municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico in the Guánica State Forest. It was first lit in 1893 and deactivated in 1950. The light marked the entrance to Guánica Bay and bridged the gap between Los Morrillos Light and Caja de Muertos Light.
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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 77001549. It was listed on March 27, 1977.
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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 Faro de Guanica listed on the National Register?
Faro de Guanica was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Faro de Guanica?
Faro de Guanica is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Faro de Guanica?
The period of significance for Faro de Guanica is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Faro de Guanica?
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 Faro de Guanica will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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