About this property
El Fortín Conde de Mirasol, also known as Fuerte de Vieques, is a fort built in 1845 located in the town of Isabel Segunda in Vieques, an island municipality of Puerto Rico. In 1991, the fort was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. The structure houses the Vieques Museum of Art and History and the Vieques Historic Archives, an extensive collection of documents related to the history of Vieques.
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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 77001552. It was listed on November 18, 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 Fuerte de Vieques listed on the National Register?
Fuerte de Vieques was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Fuerte de Vieques?
Fuerte de Vieques is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fuerte de Vieques?
The period of significance for Fuerte de Vieques is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
Can I research the history near Fuerte de Vieques?
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 Fuerte de Vieques will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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