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…
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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 83002293. It was listed on June 22, 1983.
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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 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.
Can I research the history near Villa Del Mar?
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