About this property
The Old Customs House of Humacao (Spanish: Antigua Aduana de Humacao) is a historic building located in Punta Santiago, in the municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico. The structure was designed in the Spanish Colonial style, architecturally and typologically and finished in 1872 by the Department of Public Works of the Spanish Government in Puerto Rico. Until this time, the customs house was a temporary wooden building, so the need for a permanent structure made it possible that, in 1865, it was…
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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 95000599. It was listed on May 17, 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 Humacao Customs House listed on the National Register?
Humacao Customs House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Humacao Customs House?
Humacao Customs House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Humacao Customs House?
The period of significance for Humacao Customs House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1865.
Can I research the history near Humacao Customs House?
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