About this property
The Las Cabañas Bridge (Spanish: Puente de Las Cabañas) is a historic highway bridge spanning across the Pellejas River in Adjuntas municipality, Puerto Rico. Built in 1919 to provide access to a key coffee-producing region, it was financed by nearby plantations through public subscription. Designer Rafael Nones and builder Félix Benítez Rexach, two of the most prominent figures in Puerto Rican bridge construction in the early 20th century, used a unique combination of steel and concrete…
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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 95000838. 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 Las Cabanas Bridge listed on the National Register?
Las Cabanas Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Las Cabanas Bridge?
Las Cabanas Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Las Cabanas Bridge?
The period of significance for Las Cabanas Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Las Cabanas Bridge?
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