About this property
Mercado de las Carnes (English: Meat Market), also known as La Plaza de los Perros (English: Dogs' Plaza), but formally, Plaza Juan Ponce de León (Juan Ponce de León Plaza), was the first building in Puerto Rico to mix social and architectural elements via the pedestrian mall concept. The historic Art Deco architecture structure is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and dates from 1926. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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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 86003199. It was listed on November 17, 1986.
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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 Mercado de las Carnes listed on the National Register?
Mercado de las Carnes was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Mercado de las Carnes?
Mercado de las Carnes is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mercado de las Carnes?
The period of significance for Mercado de las Carnes is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Mercado de las Carnes?
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