About this property
Teatro La Perla ("The Pearl Theater") is a historic theater in the city and municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Inaugurated in 1864, it is the second oldest theater of its kind in Puerto Rico, but "the largest and most historic in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean." The theater was named La Perla in honor of the Virgin of Montserrat (Spanish: La Virgen de Montserrat), known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean." It is located in barrio Tercero, in the Ponce Historic Zone.
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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 100007054. It was listed on September 27, 2021.
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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 Perla Auditorium and Public Library listed on the National Register?
La Perla Auditorium and Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 2021.
What type of historic resource is La Perla Auditorium and Public Library?
La Perla Auditorium and Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for La Perla Auditorium and Public Library?
The period of significance for La Perla Auditorium and Public Library is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near La Perla Auditorium and Public Library?
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