About this property
The Escuela Hemeterio Colón y Warens (English: Hemeterio Colón y Warens School), also widely referred to as La Hemeterio or La Colón, is a public, intermediate school serving the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its original, main building, built in 1913, is architecturally significant as a well-preserved example of the Puerto Rican school buildings of the early 20th century, a period of great transformation in Puerto Rico under the American administration. It was designed by insular architect…
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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 100008052. It was listed on August 23, 2022.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Ponce Public School 1913 listed on the National Register?
Ponce Public School 1913 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Ponce Public School 1913?
Ponce Public School 1913 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ponce Public School 1913?
The period of significance for Ponce Public School 1913 is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Ponce Public School 1913?
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