About this property
The Villarán Bridge (Spanish: Puente Villarán), also known as the Canóvanas Bridge, is a historic bridge over the Canóvanas River in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. Built in 1892 on the highway between Río Piedras and Río Grande, its iron superstructure was imported from Europe and set on masonry abutments. It is the best-preserved example of an Eiffel pony truss bridge in Puerto Rico or the United States.
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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 95000835. It was listed on July 18, 1995.
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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 Villaran Bridge listed on the National Register?
Villaran Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Villaran Bridge?
Villaran Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Villaran Bridge?
The period of significance for Villaran Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
Can I research the history near Villaran Bridge?
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