About this property
Manatí Bridge at Mata de Plátano, also known as Puente Juan José Jiménez and listed as Bridge #321 in Puerto Rico's bridge inventory, was built in 1905 in Hato Viejo, Ciales, Puerto Rico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2001. It was the first truss bridge built in Puerto Rico under the administration of the United States (1898–1900) after the Spanish–American War.
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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 95000847. 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 Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano listed on the National Register?
Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano?
Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano?
The period of significance for Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Manati Bridge at Mata de Platano?
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