Jaime Acosta y Fores Residence
The Jaime Acosta y Fores Residence (Spanish: Residencia Jaime Acosta y Fores), also known as the Doña Delia Acosta House (Casa Doña Delia Acosta), is a historic vernacular Creole residence located in the historic center (pueblo) of the municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico.[1] The house was built in 1917 in the traditional Spanish Creole-inspired vernacular style that was popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Puerto Rico. It was designed by architect and engineer Luis Pardo for Jaime Acosta y Fores, a wealthy sugarcane plantation owner who built it for his wife Delia López as a wedding gift. The interior of the house was much less traditional, integrating influences from styles such as Art Nouveau. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as it is well-preserved and has suffered no significant modifications throughout the years.[2]
Jaime Acosta y Fores Residence | |
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| Location | 70 Dr. Santiago Veve Street San Germán, Puerto Rico |
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| Coordinates | 18°04′54″N 67°02′25″W |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architect | Luis Pardo |
| Architectural style | Criollo Vernacular |
| Part of | San Germán Historic District |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000767 |
| Added to NRHP | May 24, 1990 |
See also
References
- NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, NATIONAL REGISTER DIGITAL ASSETS (1990). "Jaime Acosta y Fores Residence". npgallery.nps.gov.
- Santiago Cazull, Héctor F. (October 19, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form". npgallery.nps.gov.
