District Courthouse (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico)

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District Courthouse
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Location of Aguadilla and the courthouse in Puerto Rico
LocationCalle Progreso
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Coordinates 18°25′32″N67°09′16″W / 18.425514°N 67.154501°W / 18.425514; -67.154501 Coordinates: 18°25′32″N67°09′16″W / 18.425514°N 67.154501°W / 18.425514; -67.154501
Built1925
Architect Rafael Carmoega
NRHP reference No. 85000041 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 2, 1985

District Courthouse, also known as Museo de Arte de Aguadilla, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was built in 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

It was designed by architect Rafael Carmoega. The second story now serves as a museum of art. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Eng. Jose R. Bourdony (July 30, 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: District Courthouse / Museo de Arte de Aguadilla". National Park Service. and accompanying photos