About this property
The General Méndez Vigo Bridge is a brick barrel vault bridge that brings what is now Puerto Rico Highway 14 across the Río Las Minas near Coamo, Puerto Rico. Also known as Bridge #173 and as Puente Rio las Minas, it was built in the year 1862 as part of Puerto Rico's Carretera Central. The bridge is historically significant for its association with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its role in the Spanish–American War of 1898.
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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 95000839. It was listed on July 18, 1995.
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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 General Mendez Vigo Bridge listed on the National Register?
General Mendez Vigo Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is General Mendez Vigo Bridge?
General Mendez Vigo Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for General Mendez Vigo Bridge?
The period of significance for General Mendez Vigo Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near General Mendez Vigo Bridge?
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