About this property
The Parroquia del Espíritu Santo y San Patricio (English: Parish Church of the Holy Spirit and Saint Patrick), constructed in 1645, is one of Puerto Rico's oldest Catholic parish churches. It is located in the main plaza of the municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico. The church represents an ethnically distinct community characterized by a rich Afro-Hispanic cultural and folk craft tradition.
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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 76002251. It was listed on September 7, 1976.
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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 Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio listed on the National Register?
Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio?
Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio?
The period of significance for Parroquia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1645.
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