About this property
The La Liendre Bridge, spanning Beatriz Creek, a tributary to the Río de la Plata, between Cayey, Puerto Rico and Cidra, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1877 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000. It is a rare type of bridge in the U.S. or its territories, one of a handful of lattice girder bridges imported from France and Belgium to Puerto Rico between 1877 and 1892.
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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 95000844. 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 La Liendre Bridge listed on the National Register?
La Liendre Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is La Liendre Bridge?
La Liendre Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for La Liendre Bridge?
The period of significance for La Liendre Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near La Liendre Bridge?
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