National Register of Historic Places

Teatro Liberty

Quebradillas, Quebradillas County, Puerto Rico
Listed
May 3, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000963

About this property

Teatro Liberty is a historic theater and performing arts venue located in Quebradillas Pueblo, the administrative and historic center of the municipality of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. It was designed by Arcilio Rosa as both a music venue and a silent movie theater. It was the first venue of its kind to be built in Quebradillas and it hosted numerous musical events popular at the time such as zarzuelas and operettas, in addition to classical Spanish plays. The theater has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1989 and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones since 2000 for being a prime example of the 1920s architecture cultural and performing arts venues vernacular architecture in the island that is highly inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture. It preserves its architectural integrity and was last restored in 1978 with upgrades being made to the lobby and main stage.

Location

Quebradillas, Quebradillas County, Puerto Rico
18.47593, -66.93923

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Teatro Liberty listed on the National Register?

Teatro Liberty was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Teatro Liberty?

Teatro Liberty is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Teatro Liberty is recorded as the industrial era.

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