About this property
The Río Piedras State Penitentiary, also known as Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary or Oso Blanco (or White Bear in English), was a correctional facility located in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico (Now located in Monacillo Urbano, San Juan, Puerto Rico).
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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 03000100. It was listed on March 7, 2003.
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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 Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary listed on the National Register?
Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary?
Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary?
The period of significance for Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Puerto Rico Island Penitentiary?
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