About this property
The Old District Courthouse of Humacao (Spanish: Antiguo Tribunal de Distrito de Humacao) is a historic two-story concrete government building constructed in 1925 in the Neoclassical style located in Humacao Pueblo (downtown Humacao), in the Puerto Rican municipality of the same name. The building was designed by famed Puerto Rico State Architect Rafael Carmoega and built by the Public Buildings Division of the Department of Public Works. It is the most significant public building constructed…
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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 95000596. 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 District Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Humacao District Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Humacao District Courthouse?
Humacao District Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Humacao District Courthouse?
The period of significance for Humacao District Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Humacao District Courthouse?
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