Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras
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The Ladies Residence Hall of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (Spanish: Residencia de Señoritas de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), is a historic Henry Klumb-designed building and former female dormitory of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus (UPRRP). The Residencia de Señoritas was designed by famed architect Henry Klumb, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the International Style. The building, commissioned by university chancellor Jaime Benítez Rexach, was constructed to accommodate a rapidly increasing student enrollment during a post-World War II developmental period induced by Operation Bootstrap (Operación Manos a la Obra). Although the residence hall was originally intended to be female-only, it became open to both male and female students. It was added to National Register of Historic Places in 2018 due to its distinction as a superb example of International mid-century modern style in Puerto Rico.
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When was Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras listed on the National Register?
Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras?
Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The period of significance for Residencia de Senoritas Universidad de Puerto Rico; Rio Piedras is recorded as the industrial era.
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