Villa Del Mar
National Register of Historic Places

Villa Del Mar

Naguabo, Humacao County, Puerto Rico
Listed
June 22, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83002293

About this property

Villa Del Mar, popularly known as El Castillo, is a historic 1917 residence located in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, in the vicinity of the Malecón of Naguabo. Villa Del Mar is located in a coastal settlement named Húcares, also known as Naguabo Playa, in a section of PR-3 by the malecón that is home to numerous notorious Criollo-style residences with elements of and inspired by Late Victorian (Queen Anne) architecture. The building, also inspired by the previously mentioned architectural styles, was built in 1917 for Mr. Faustino Rodríguez and Mrs. Carmen Fuertes, owners of the Triunfo (Central Triunfo) and Gurabo (Central Gurabo) Sugarcane Refineries, located in Naguabo and Gurabo, respectively. The structure was important in the architectural development of private residences of sugarcane plantation owners of Puerto Rico during the early 20th century. The historic residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and to the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2001. At the time of the NRHP-listing the building was owned by Arnaldo Castro López, and in addition to having served as a private residence it had served as a municipal center and as a restaurant. The building was last restored between 1980 and 1982. Local folklore and popular culture describe the structure as being haunted. As of 2023, the building is in ruins after falling into disrepair in the aftermath of hurricanes and neglect.

Location

Naguabo, Humacao County, Puerto Rico
18.18970, -65.71352

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Villa Del Mar listed on the National Register?

Villa Del Mar was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Villa Del Mar?

Villa Del Mar is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Villa Del Mar?

The period of significance for Villa Del Mar is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.

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