About this property
The Basilica of Our Lady of Montserrat of Hormigueros or Basilica of the Black Virgin of Monserrat (Spanish: Basilica de la Virgen Negra del Monserrate) is a historic Roman Catholic shrine and minor basilica built in the town of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Black Madonna under the Marian title of “Virgin of Montserrat”. Pope John Paul II granted a pontifical decree of canonical coronation titled Omnibus Manifestum towards its venerated Marian image on July …
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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 75002134. It was listed on April 16, 1975.
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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 Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos listed on the National Register?
Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos?
Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos?
The period of significance for Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Santuario de la Monserate de Hormigueros and Casa de Peregrinos will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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