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Acueducto de San Juan (San Juan Waterworks)

San Juan, Puerto Rico • San Juan County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The Acueducto de San Juan is a 19th-century waterworks system that served the growing needs of Old San Juan. It features a notable stone aqueduct structure, reflecting significant engineering and architectural achievements of its era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
24.2
Listed Date
6/21/2007
Other Names
Rio Piedras Filtration Plant; Primer Acueducto De San Juan; Antiguo Acueducto Del Rio Palmas

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Architecture; Conservation; Health/Medicine; Social History
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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