About this property
Hacienda Azucarera La Esperanza (Spanish for "La Esperanza sugarcane plantation") is a former 917-hectare (2,265-acre) sugarcane plantation located in the Manatí river valley in the municipality of Manatí, Puerto Rico. Founded in the 1830s, by the 1860s, it was one of the largest in the island. It remained operational from 1830 to 1880.
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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 76002190. It was listed on August 10, 1976.
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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 Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza listed on the National Register?
Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza?
Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza?
The period of significance for Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 917.
Can I research the history near Hacienda Azucarera la Esperanza?
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