United States Customs House (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
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The U.S. Customs House (Spanish: Aduana de Ponce), located at Bonaire and Aduana streets in barrio La Playa, Ponce, Puerto Rico, is the oldest customs house in Puerto Rico,[1] and the only one of its type under the U.S. flag. As of 10 February 1988, the building was owned by the U.S. Customs Service, Washington, D.C.[2] The building is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as "U.S. Custom House".[3] It was listed on 10 February 1988.
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U.S. Custom House | |
Location | Bonaire and Aduana Streets, Playa de Ponce, Puerto Rico |
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Coordinates | 17.98035°N 66.62097°W / 17.98035; -66.62097 |
Area | <1 acre (0.40 ha) |
Built | 1842 |
Architect | Albert B. Nichols |
Architectural style | Spanish Colonial |
NRHP reference No. | 88000073 |
Added to NRHP | 10 February 1988 |
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