About this property
The Heygler Residence (Spanish: Residencia Heygler) is a historic 19th-century house located in Mayagüez Pueblo, the administrative and historic center of the municipality of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The house is notable for its arcade-balcony that is typical of 19th-century urban residences in western Puerto Rico and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. It was also added to the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones.
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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 88000962. It was listed on July 11, 1988.
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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 Residencia Heygler listed on the National Register?
Residencia Heygler was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Residencia Heygler?
Residencia Heygler is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Residencia Heygler?
The period of significance for Residencia Heygler is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Residencia Heygler?
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