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Medical Center - Húcares Neighborhood in Naguabo, Falsework and Workers

Construction of the Medical Center in the Húcares Neighborhood in the municipality of Naguabo. A portion of the building with falsework and a flat roof can be seen. There are workers on the roof. In the surrounding, there are trees, plantain trees, and barbed wire.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Construction Stone

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. Two parts of the residences are seen with falsework, semicircular arches, a curved pediment, hip roofs, and eaves. Additionally, piles of stones, construction machinery, a tower-like installation, and a chute hanging from it are visible. Workers can be seen in the area. In the background, the Arecibo District Hospital can be seen. This hospital is a multi-level building featuring semicircular arches, windows, and ornamental moldings.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00035

Comerío Health Center, Interior with Objects

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A space inside the hospital can be seen with a tank, another rectangular object with drawers.

Arecibo District Hospital Nurses Residence, Side Façade

Side façade of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital. It is a two-story building with a series of glass windows, some of which are semi opened on the first floor. There are three pipes installed vertically, which serve as drainage.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, View from the Roof

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the roof of the building across the street, the existing building can be seen. It features an extensive porch with several people visible and the name "Hospital Municipal Toribio." This building is two stories high with a hip roof, casement windows, transoms, and three covered balconies. In the center, there is a wheeled crane with cables, vehicles, and construction materials. At the far ends of the site, two wooden-framed structures can be seen. Additionally, there is a shed made of wood and zinc.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Room with Sterilizer

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The interior of a room is visible, consisting of a bedpan washer, a flushing device, and a clinical sink with a sterilizer. The floor and walls are tiled. The flushing device is of the "Aeroflush" brand.

Fajardo District Hospital, Vehicle Entrance

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A circular vehicle entrance can be seen with a portico and segmental arches. The central circle has piles of sand, barrels, and debris. A portion of the hospital with wooden falsework and scaffolding is visible. Double doors are also visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Boiler Room

Boiler and incineration room of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A construction site with wooden scaffolding, workers, ladders, cylindrical machinery, and piles of construction materials can be seen. The building has two levels, openings, piers, and eaves. The zinc fence framing the area stands out, and in the background, there is greenery.

Arecibo District Hospital Nurses Residence, Façade and Wooden Building

Diagonal view of the side façade of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital. It is a two-story building with a series of glass windows. There are three pipes installed vertically that serve as a drainage system. Behind it, a wooden building is visible.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Scaffolding

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. An unplastered building with wooden scaffolding, a flat roof, eaves, and openings for windows and doors can be seen. Additionally, in the background, there is a tower-like structure and a chute hanging down. A sign frame is also visible. Around the area, there are debris and piles of construction sand.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Autoclave

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. View inside of an sterilizing room where an open autoclave is visible and a tank on top of a table supported by cabinets. There are tiles in the floor and half the walls.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Wooden Framework and Rebar

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The wooden framework is visible with rebars. Around it, workers are seen as well as construction materials and buildings. These buildings have flat roofs and casement windows with transoms. A zinc and wood roof stands out.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Southeast View and Worker

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the southwest view, a worker is seen on a wooden ramp. The building has an austere design, featuring louvered windows, eaves, a flat roof, and piers. Around the construction site, there is a machine, a wheelbarrow, ladders, barrels, a zinc fence, and other materials. A portion of a staircase is visible in the hallway of the building. In the background, mountains and trees stand out.

Fajardi District Hospital, Roof Slab

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The roof slab for pouring concrete is seen. The building has wooden scaffolding and falsework on both levels, openings for doors or windows, and a flat roof. An structure is visible running partially through the roof. Debris is present on the left side of the roof.

Comerío Health Center, Foundation and Workers

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The construction site is visible in the foundation stage, featuring exposed rebar, wooden falsework, and several walls. Workers are engaged in various tasks. Around the area, there is a fence and some poles. On the left side, a two-story building stands out. It has a balcony with a railing, tiled eaves, awnings, and the lower level houses a grocery store. Hanging from it is a sign that reads: "Coca Cola." Parallel to the road, there are more buildings and houses on the mountains.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00016

Guayama Hospital and Health Center,

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Several workers can be seen pouring concrete onto the second level floor slab. They are using electric vibrators for this task. Exposed rods, wood, and pipes are visible. In the background, there is a baseball field with three people on it. The field is bordered by a fence with advertisements that read "KLIM" and "Gudo." The bleacher area of the field is also visible. This space features stairs, windows, and a gable roof. There are trees and palm trees in the surroundings.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Dental Equipment

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A Dentist room is visible where there are various dental equipment, including an adjustable chair, a sink, a lamp, and dental tools affixed to the equipment.

Comerío Health Center, Roof with Pipes

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A corridor and a worker engaged in a task. The corridor has louvered windows, openings, and exposed pipes above.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension B, Wall Construction

Construction of an extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, extension B. In this construction stage, the walls are being built and the falsework, scaffolds, and piers are visible. Workers can be seen on site, as well as blocks and wooden panels. To the side, there is an additional hospital building with three-centered arches, a window, and stains on its surface. Behind it, a cylindrical tower and palm trees are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side Windows

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the side view, the louvered windows, eaves, flat roofs, and the two levels of the building are visible. Additionally, a hallway with a flat cover, pillars, and a staircase can be seen. The walls are unplastered, and a zinc fence frames the area. There is some debris visible. In front of the fence, there is a cylinder. In the background, mountains stand out.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Folding Doors

Construction of the Medical Center in the Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. A space with benches is visible featuring folding doors, and two single doors. There is a sign behind the folding doors.

Comerío Health Center, Piers

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The construction of the piers is visible, some of which are already finisged and others are in the formwork stage. The piers are supported by a low wall. Exposed rebar, pieces of wood, falsework, and mountains are visible.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Side Façade and Lamppost

Diagonal view of the side façade of the laundry building of the Arecibo District Hospital. In the foreground, there is a lamppost. The building has two small square windows and eight pivoted windows, all of which are open. They are all made of glass. There are two entrance doors with stairs and eaves. On the ground, there is accumulated soil from construction work, and nearby, there is a small upright object visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Framework and Falsework

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The wooden framework is visible with rods and falsework. Next to it, a portion of a two-story building with a porch and several openings stands out. A zinc fence encloses the area. In the background, there are houses and buildings. Workers are also visible, performing various tasks.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, View with a Road and Buildings

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. Two buildings with flat roofs, curved pediments, double windows, eaves, and openings for doors or windows are visible. The buildings are equipped with falsework and scaffolding. Next to them, there is another two-story building with casement windows and a flat roof. Additionally, there is a fourth building with a flat roof, double doors, eaves, and a covered entrance with semicircular arches. Workers can be seen in the area. In the center, there is a stone path, and in the background, a wooden shed can be seen.

Fajardo District Hospital, View from the Roof

View from the roof of the construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A flat roof with construction materials is seen. There are wooden scaffolding and falsework on the building. In the background, houses, mountains, and two towers stand out.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Mechanical Kitchen

Mechanical Kitchen at the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Two burners, known in Puerto Rico as cooking stoves, can be seen along with a rectangular metal table with a sink. There are also ovens. The floor and a portion of the walls in the space are tiled. Exposed pipes, lamps, the range hood, vents, and other metal materials hanging from the ceiling are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Slabs and Concrete

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Workers can be seen pouring concrete onto the second floor slab. They are using electric vibrators and wheelbarrows for this task. Exposed rods, wood, and pipes are visible. In the background, the bleacher area of a sports field can be seen. This space has a gable roof and stairs. Mountains are also visible.

Valentín Tricoche Municipal Hospital

Architectural drawing of the old Hospital Municipal Valentín Tricoche located in the Tricoche street from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors with characteristics of the Neoclassic style. On the first floor there is a portico with three semicircular arches flanked by paired pilasters that in turn support a continuous entablature. The lateral arched have double doors and are crowned with sunrise transoms, the one in the middle has a double ornamental grille. In addition, on both sides of the portico there are double windows with persiennes framed with moldings and crowned with entablatures. Aside from that, on the second floor you can see double windows with persiennes crowned with transoms and keystones. Additionally, under the windows there is a continuous cornice same as the upper border. It has a continuous entablature above which there is a low parapet that creates curves on the far ends. In the middle there is a semicircular pediment decorated with a medallion. You can also see a logo with an inscription on the upper right border that says: "PRHBDS". It was founded in 1878 with the name Albergue Caritativo Tricoche. Nonetheless, the building construction began in 1863. Like many other buildings in the area it suffered significant damages after the 1918 earthquake which is the reason why it was remodeled and it was added the second floor in 1928. Years later, in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. It remained in use until 1999 when it ceased operations.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. A room with metal cabinets, a sink, and countertops can be seen. It also has two windows, a checkered-pattern floor, and walls half covered with tiles.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Side Façade

Construction of the Medical Center in the Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. The side façade of the unfinished building can be seen. It has louvered windows, folding doors, a flat roof, benches, and piers. Surrounding it, there are palm trees, other trees, and dirt.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Roof and Scaffold

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A construction site is visible from an elevated level, and the square frame of the design stands out. Flat roofs, louvered windows, cables, barrels, and blocks are visible. Both sides have wooden falsework and scaffolding. In the center, a wooden framework marks the construction site where the piers formwork was carried out; exposed beams stand out. Workers are at the openings of the building and within the central framework.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension A with Falsework

Construction of the extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, Extension A. A straight façade can be seen with eaves and a door opening. To the right, the wooden falsework is visible. At the rear, a portion of the hospital can be seen where a semicircular arch and windows with shutters stand out. Piles of construction stone, blocks, and wood can be seen on the construction site. There are trees in the background.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Façade and Double Door

Diagonal view of the façade of the laundry building of the Arecibo District Hospital. The building has two small square windows to the left, and eight pivoted windows, one of which is open. They are all made of glass. It has a double door with a step and eaves. In front of the building, there are construction materials. To the right, there is another façade with windows and an access door.

Dispensary at Barrio Padilla of Corozal

Group of women with their babies at the entrance of a medical clinic at Barrio Padilla of Corozal. The floor is made of tiles, which alternates between two colors. There is a wooden lattice covering the walls' openings of the space and all the women are seated on chairs waiting. Two open double doors can be seen on the right side and among the wall there are signs communicating public health details. The building is made of wood and is one of 122 dispensaries that were built by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA) as Medical Centers at the camps of the towns in the center of the island.

Utuado Hospital and Health Center, Mullions

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Utuado. A portion of the building is visible featuring mullions, Miami-style windows or louvered windows, and a flat roof. Around it, a planter and a portion of a vehicle are visible. Additionally, there are mountains in the background.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00007

The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. A corridor with a series of arches, baseboards, and green-colored balusters can be observed. The walls are mustard and white. A double-leaf door with transoms, green-colored exposed beams, and hanging lamps can be observed. A trash can and some people sitting on benches can also be observed.

Comerío Health Center, Interior with a Nurse

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. An interior space of the hospital can be seen, where a nurse is standing in front of a radiology lightbox. Around her, there are two desks with drawers and two lamps; on these desks are a book and a file. Additionally, two rolling chairs are positioned at the desks. Four wall-mounted shelves hold towels and a tray with 'Raisin Bran' cereal, plates, and teapots. Other containers on wall shelves are also visible. Through the doorway, a stretcher, a patterned curtain, and a trash can are visible. Another wooden door is on the left side. The floor is tiled.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, South Elevation

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The south elevation is visible where a two-story building stands out with its flat roof, louvered windows, eaves, balconies with railings, and pillars. A plot of land stands out where there are wooden poles and children in school uniforms. Behind it, the mountains can be seen.

Comerío Health Center, Façade and Low Wall

Health Center in the Municipality of Comerío. The façade of the hospital under construction can be seen. It is a one-story building with a flat roof, louvered windows, and mullions. Additionally, two low walls filled with soil are visible. In the background, houses and a mountain stand out.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00022

The interior of a sentry post, a corridor, and part of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro masonry wall in Old San Juan. A plot of land and the Former Insular Madhouse can be seen in the distance with a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with a lantern, high reliefs, cornices, green-colored windows with square and rectangular openings, arches, quoins, and a pediment with columns. There are trees, automobiles, and people in the surrounding areas. Later on, that building became known as the School of Art and Design. A wall from the Asilo de Beneficencia building, which later became the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture's headquarters, can also be partially seen in the background.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Laundry Equipment

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. An interior space is visible with three machines that are part of the laundry equipment, such as dryers and washers. One of them is from the brand "Prosperity," the other has a cylindrical shape, and the third one is propped on wooden boards. The windows are louvered.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Room with Cabinets and Shelves

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. View of a room with metal cabinets, countertops, sink, and shelves. In addition, it has a checkered-pattern floor, two windows, and walls half covered with tiles.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Elevation

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The elevation of the building can be seen with falsework and wooden scaffolding. The hospital has a flat roof, pillars, semicircular arches, and windows. Workers are visible around the area. Also notable are the piles of construction sand, sacks, wood, wheelbarrows, and a shed.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Front Façade

Construction of the Medical Center in the Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. The front façade of the building can be seen. It is a one-story building with louvered windows, benches, single doors, folding doors, a flat roof, and piers. Wooden planks can be seen on the benches. Surrounding the building, there are trees, scaffolding, palm trees, and a road.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2008 00001

Side view of the entrance to the Former Insular Madhouse located in Old San Juan. The facade is gray, cream, and white. On the upper half of the building, there is a dome with a lantern, wooden lattice windows, and a pinnacle. It has cornices, a pediment, quoins on the corner of the walls, four columns, double-leaf windows with green-colored transoms, semicircular arches with turquoise-colored balustrades, and a lattice wall. Streetlights, a wall with grilles and columns with finials, automobiles, and trees can also be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00004

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00017

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, General View with Falsework

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building can be seen from a general view with scaffolding and wooden frames. The walls are being erected, the second level floor is being worked on, and blocks are forming the walls. Around the site, workers are performing various tasks and construction materials are visible. A zinc fence encloses the work area. In the background, there are houses with gable roofs, porches, doors, and windows.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side View with Stairs

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the side view, the two levels of the building can be seen, featuring louvered windows, a balcony with a railing, openings, eaves, a flat roof, and a covered corridor with pillars. Additionally, there are two staircases, both providing access to the corridors. Surrounding the structure, there are scaffolding, sacks, metal fences, and debris. A metal fence that encloses the area and a sidewalk are prominent. In the background, there is another building with a gabled roof, windows, a door, and a balcony with a railing. Further back, mountains can be seen.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Kitchen

Kitchen interior of the Hospital and Health Center located in the municipality of Guayama. A space is visible with tiles on the floor and walls, Miami or louvered windows, and exposed pipes. The kitchen hood affixed to the ceiling and the steam kettles stand out. There is a door opening and a pier in the center of the kitchen.

Comerío Health Center, Nurses in the Hallway

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A hallway with nurses and desks can be seen. Most of the desks have rolling chairs. Additionally, all the desks have drawers, lamps, and shelves with towels. On one shelf, there is a tray with cereal, plates, and teapots. At the end of the hallway, a double glass door is visible. The floor is tiled. The ceiling features lamps and a clock. Several doorways are also prominent.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Workers

Construction of the residences for doctors and directors in Arecibo. Workers are seen digging in the ground, alongside a sign frame, two pillars, and a wooden barrier surrounding a hole. In the background, there is a wooden and zinc building with a sign. Around the area, there are piles of earth, construction materials, a road, and trees.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Uneven Ground

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Several workers can be seen engaged in various tasks with pickaxes and wheelbarrows. Among them, there is a building with falsework and casement windows. Additionally, a slope in the terrain stands out, along with a wooden table for handling materials

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00001

The old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) is located in the Ballajá neighborhood in Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The main facade has a rectilinear pediment, with four pairs of Ionic columns at the top, white-colored semicircular arches, doors, wooden lattice, double-leaf windows painted green, and cornices. The lower half of the facade has four pairs of doric columns, semicircular arches, wooden lattice double-leaf doors with mullions, and wooden double-leaf windows painted green with moldings. It also has an entablature with triglyphs and an inscription in the metope. The building entrance has a stepped wall with railings and is closed off with grilles and a metallic gate supported by square piers. Sidewalks, street lights, a person, shrubs, and palm trees can be seen in the image. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Utuado Hospital and Health Center, Lamp

Interior of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Utuado. In the foreground, a lamp hanging from the ceiling for medical procedures is visible and another circular lamp behind it. The walls are covered with square tiles. On one of the walls, there are two small frames with exposed cables.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Room with Autoclave

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. View of a room with an autoclave built into the wall. In addition, it has metal cabinets, a double sink, and countertops. The lower cabinets are installed on platforms. The walls are half covered with tiles. Suspended pipes and holes for electrical installations are visible in the ceiling.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Post and Shed

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The façade of the hospital, which is a one-story building with a flat roof, louvered windows, and mullions, can be seen. In front of the building, there is a low wall and a post. In the background, a wooden shed with a gable roof stands out. Mountains are also visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Elevation C

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The elevation C of the building can be seen with falsework and wooden scaffolding. The construction of walls with blocks on both levels of the hospital is also visible. Workers are engaged in various tasks. Construction materials, a shed, wheelbarrows, barrels, and piles of wood can be seen also.

Military Clinic

Wooden structure used as a clinic in the Battle of Coamo during the United States invasion. It is a wooden house built on stilts with a flat zinc roof that has a door and a window. On one side, a tree and a two-wheel cart are visible, and on the other there is a wooden ladder leaning against the wall. There are children in front of the clinic.

Spanish Military Hospital

Courtyard of the Spanish military Hospital in San Juan. Patients and employees are seen posing next to three men wearing formal attire. They are in front of an arcade with capitals, and in between the arches, a door with metal grilles can be seen.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Façade Construction

Façade construction of the Bayamón District Hospital extension. In this stage, the walls of the front façade are already built, there is an opening for the main door as well as a low wall with two stairs. On the side, wooden falsework is visible. On the right, an additional hospital building can be seen with stains on the surface, three-centered arches, a window, and three levels. Behind it, a cylindrical tower and palm trees are visible. There is a worker, shovels, and wheelbarrows.

Fajardo District Hospital, Construction Site

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A two-story building is visible with falsework and wooden scaffolding, semicircular arches, and rectangular openings. There are workers in the area, piled wood, piles of sand, and a tower-shaped structure.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Chimney and Electric Transformers

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A chimney and electric transformers can be seen. The building is two stories high with eaves, louvered windows, double doors, and a covered corridor with pillars. One section of the building has a zinc and wood roof. Surrounding the area, there are several workers, scaffolding, ladders, pieces of wood, a metal fence, and a wooden pole.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Formwork

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of the central area is visible. Falsework, wooden scaffolding, workers, and panels that support the formwork are visible also. Additionally, a portion of a flat roof can be seen as well as louvered windows, and the two levels of the building. Around, construction materials, cables, and barrels stand out.

Utuado Hospital and Health Center, Lamps and Fire Exntinguisher

Interior of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Utuado. On the left side, there is a space with Miami-style windows or louvered windows, and a door opening. On the right side, there is a square opening where a fire extinguisher is visible. Next, there is a rectangular frame with transparent panels at the top and dark panels at the bottom. Through the upper panels, hanging lamps can be seen.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00003

Side facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted mustard, cream, and white. It has a semi-sphere-shaped dome and lantern at the top, lattice-style windows, and moldings. Cornices, quoins in the corner of one of the walls, arches with green balusters, and a lattice wall can be observed. There are also double-leaf windows, two water tanks, streetlights, a wall with grilles, and automobiles. The ocean can be seen in the distance. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Slab Work

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Workers can be seen pouring concrete and working on the slabs for the second level floor. Rods, wood, wheelbarrows, and pipes are visible. In the background, there are buildings with windows, semicircular arches, and hip roofs.

Fajardo District Hospital, Flat Roof Slab

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Slabs can be seen on the roof, along with exposed beams, workers, and pipes. The building has a flat roof with falsework and wooden scaffolding. A tower-like structure is visible. The rebar of the second floor slab is in progress.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Workers

Health Center in the municipality in Comerío. The façade of the hospital under construction can be seen. Workers are engaged in various tasks on the windows and the roof, supported by wooden scaffolding, with one of them on a small ladder. The building has a flat roof, louvered windows, mullions, and a design of squares between them. Surrounding the area are piles of construction sand, wood, and a low wall.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Materials

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. A concrete wall and another wall in progress with blocks can be seen. It has a flat roof. Around the area, there are workers, construction materials and equipment, as well as a type of motor vehicle on the right side. Among the materials, there are wood, blocks, and a wheelbarrow. In the background, the greenery and a mountain stand out.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Balcony and Stairs

Extension of the Bayamón District Hospital. A multi-level building is visible with three-centered arches in the hallways. A square balcony with railings can be seen. The space at the bottom of the balcony has a double door, louvered or "Miami"-style windows, a lamp, and two stairs. At the rear, there are palm trees, lampposts, and a cylindrical tower.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Reinforcement of Slab on the Second Floor

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The reinforcements for the second level floor slabs can be seen. In this process, pipes, rods, and wood are visible. Workers are engaged in various tasks. In the background, there are houses with gabled roofs, windows, crossbeams, and wooden construction.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with a Metal Fence and a Mountain

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A section of the hospital façade is visible, featuring a one-story structure with a flat roof, louvered windows, eaves, and mullions. Next to it, there is a metal fence and another section of the building still under construction. In the background, mountains stand out.

Fajardo District Hospital, Piles of Wood

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Piles and wooden panels are seen. The building is single-story with a semicircular arch, falswwork and wooden scaffolding. Exposed rods and a tower-like structure with cables hanging from side to side are visible. Several workers are in the area.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00002

The Former Insular Madhouse is located in Old San Juan. A terracotta and cream-colored lantern with a pinnacle on top of a dome can be observed. It has wooden lattice-style windows and white moldings. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Nurses' Station

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. View inside the nurses' station where the wooden counter with cabinets and swinging door are visible. Also, there are louvered-style windows, a wooden door, and tiled floor.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Concrete Patio

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction and renovation of the patio and building for mental health patients is visible. The area consists of a concrete floor, workers, and a building. This building features a flat roof, openings for doors or windows, and transoms. Surrounding the area, there are various construction materials such as wood, hammers, wheelbarrows, and stones. In the background, there is a pole, a tree, and behind them, a mountain.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00015

Bayamón District Hospital Expansion, Front Façade

Extension of the Bayamón District Hospital where a straight and simple façade can be seen with a double door, eaves, and windows. The door has rectangular glass panes and the windows are louvered or "Miami" style windows. At the rear, another building is visible with various windows, some of which have shutters. In front of the door, there are two low walls and one of them is a raised garden bed. The surrounding grounds of the hospital are unpaved. In the background, trees can be seen.

Comerío Health Center, View from Above

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío seen from an upper level. The building is one story high, with a flat roof, mullions, louvered windows, and two planters bordered by low walls. In the background, other buildings, such as houses and businesses, are visible. A sign reading "Esso" stands out. A mountain is also prominent in the background.

Comerío Health Center, Nurse with a Tray

Interior space of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A nurse carrying a tray of medications is seen. Next to her is a desk with shelves, lamps, and a rolling chair. The center of the room is noticeable for its composition, featuring cabinets, two sinks, burners, tanks, receptacles, a refrigerator, glassware, and a trash can. Glass pane provide visibility into the next room. A bathroom with a sink and a lamp is also visible. The doors are wooden, the floor is tiled, and a clock hangs from the ceiling.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Slab Work

Workers can be seen pouring concrete and working on the slabs for the second level floor. Rods, wood, wheelbarrows, and pipes are visible. In the background, there are buildings with windows, semicircular arches, and hip tiled roofs.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The dome's interior has gold-colored ornamentation on the pendentives. The pilasters, a wall with latticework, and a green-colored baluster railing can be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

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View from the interior patio of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper part of a facade with cornices, pilasters with moldings ornamented in Bas-relief, and semicircular arches with green-colored wooden lattice windows and transoms can be observed. In the lower half is an arcade with keystones supported by square piers, two doors, and wooden lattice double-leaf windows painted green and framed with white flat moldings. A corbel, potted plants, and a brick floor are also visible. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Reinforcement of Slabs

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The reinforcement for the second floor slabs can be seen. During this process, pipes, rods, and wood are visible. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. In the background, there is an unfinished building.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Boiler and Incinerator Room

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The boiler and incinerator room can be seen from the outside. The building is two stories high with eaves, louvered windows, double doors, and a covered corridor with pillars. Surrounding the area, there are two men, cars, a ladder, a lamp, barrels, a metal fence, and a tank. The industrial chimney and the electrical transformer are also visible. In the background, there are mountains and trees.

Building of the Lafayette Hospital in Arroyo

Building built to lodge the Lafayette Hospital in the town of Arroyo. The building has an Art Deco architectural style and this can be seen by the shape of its windows, the curved corners of its walls, and the ornamentation on the edge of its roof. It is made of concrete, has wooden doors, and windows with wood and glass. It is visible that in the front of the building there are several parked automobiles, there are people standing around the place, as well as a large fence, some trees and palm trees.

Fajardo District Hospital, Roof Slab Reinforcement

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The reinforcement of the roof slab with rods and wood is seen. Several workers can be seen engaged in various tasks, along with wooden poles, construction materials, pipes, and three tower-like structures.

School of Tropical Medicine

Headquarters building of the School of Tropical Medicine in San Juan with a Plateresque-style design. It has a three-level tower on the left and a four-level tower on the right. Each tower has a double door with a balconet and portal-like decorated frames on the second level. On the third level, it features double windows with portal-like decorations and pediments. The tower on the right has open arches and balusters on the third level. Both towers have friezes, cornices, filigree parapets, and pinnacles. The center of the façade consists of three doors with decorated frames and double windows on the first floor. In addition, there are arches, an uncovered balcony with balustrades and corbels, and four coats of arms on the second floor. The third floor highlights narrow arches and a pitched roof covered with roofing tiles. In front of the building, there is a staircase and a flagpole with the United States flag. There is a person in front of the tower on the right.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Diagonal View

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. In the foreground, the workers can be seen performing various tasks. Some walls are finished and others are under construction. It has a flat roof. Construction material and equipment in the surroundings. In the background, the greenery and a mountain stand out.

Bayamón District Hospital Nurses’ Residence, Falsework

Construction of the nurses’ residence at the Bayamón District Hospital. Formwork for the base of the walls and a tower for transporting concrete can be seen.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Sliding Doors

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A portion of the façade can be seen, featuring sliding doors, louvered windows, mullions, and stairs. The three sliding doors each have four square panels. The entrance roof has two lamps. There is also a planter bordered by a low wall. In the background, cables, a mountain, and a house are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Central Area Slabs

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Workers can be seen pouring concrete into the slabs in the central area. The second level is visible with wood, rods, and pipes. Additionally, the building is unfinished, with "Miami" style windows, a flat roof, and eaves.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Constrction and Workers

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Workers can be seen around the area engaged in various tasks. Some walls are being erected. The building under construction features scaffolding, falsework, rods, and wooden frameworks. Various construction materials and debris are prominent. On the left side, there is a partially completed building with openings. In the background, a house with windows, a double door, and a porch can be seen. A zinc fence encloses the construction site.

Comerío Health Center, Nurse and Desks

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The interior of the hospital can be seen. There are two desks with lamps, a telephone, and a file. Against the wall, several shelves hold towels, sheets, and metal trays. Two doors are open, and through one of them, a bed and a curtain are visible. The nurse is engaged in a task.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The facade colors are cream, mustard, and white. It has high reliefs, cornices, and moldings in the upper half of the building. It also has green rectangular and square double-leaf windows. Quoins can also be seen on the corner of the walls, spotlights on the roof, two streetlights, and some grilles. There are trees in the surrounding areas, and other buildings' cornices can be seen from a distance. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

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Side facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, and green. The upper half of the building has cornices, parapets, wooden lattice, double-leaf windows painted green and framed by flat moldings, and quoins. In the lower half of the facade, there are three brackets and windows and doors framed by flat white moldings. There is also a sidewalk, trees, a fire hydrant, a parking lot, and automobiles. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

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The old Beneficencia Asylum Building is located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and engineer Santiago Cortijo. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, and green. There is a doorway with a semicircular arch, transoms, and framed with white moldings. Above the arch are two flower-shaped ornamentations, part of a coffered ceiling, square moldings, and two columns with round capitals and non-fluted shafts. The ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging lamp can also be observed.

Restoration of the Old Asilo de Beneficencia

Restoration of the Old Asilo de Beneficencia in Old San Juan. Only one end of the building is visible. The side wall has wooden scaffolding installed. On the first floor, rectangular windows can be seen framed with moldings, small cornices, and pilasters with quoins. On the second level, there are semicircular arched windows and the wall ends in a triangular pediment with a coat of arms above the tympana. Construction materials can be seen on the ground and on the rooftop. Behind the Neoclassical-style building, the San Juan bay is visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, View with Cables

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A two-story building is visible with louvered windows, eaves, stairs, and a covered corridor with pillars. From this angle, the cables stand out as well as a ladder and a metal fence.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Boiler Room Exterior

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A portion of the boiler and incineration room is seen from the exterior. The unplastered building stands out with Miami or louvered windows, eaves, and some double doors. Inside, a cylindrical machine propped on blocks, and a ladder.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Column Molds

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The formwork of various parts of the building is visible. It has wooden scaffolding and frames. Workers are performing various tasks. Notable are the wooden molds or framework for the column formwork, consisting of flattened boards and bars. A shed and a zinc fence are also present.

Health Center in Comerío, Inside with Columns and Windows

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. An interior chair is visible featuring columns, louvered windows, a door, and tiled floors. A clock hangs from the wall above the door. A half-opened wall can be seen.

Nurse and Patient at a Clinic

Nurse and patient lying on the examination table in a clinic. The walls have informational posters, and there are tables with medical instruments, a fan, a stool, and a trash can. The clinic's floor has a checkered pattern.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Construction of Walls

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The building with falsework and wooden scaffolding is seen. The hospital has two levels, and the construction of walls on some sections of the second level is visible. There are several piles of stones and sand. Many workers are seen in the area performing various tasks. Two tower-like structures for construction stand out.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Wall Construction

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. Two workers can be seen carrying out the process of erecting walls. Columns, wooden boards, and rebar, as well as finished walls, are visible. Around the area, there are construction materials and tools such as a pickaxe, ladder, and wood. On the right side, there is some undergrowth and a type of fence with rebar and barbed wire. In the background, a hill covered in vegetation stands out, where a building is located.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Sterilizing Machines

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. The doors of two sterilizing machines are visible in a room of the building. The walls are lined with tiles.

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Side view of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted in white, cream, and mustard. It is a two-story building with cornices, high reliefs, paddings, and double windows with square and rectangular openings. There is a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with latticework windows on the lantern and drum. The entrance of the building has a pediment with cornices and white Ionic-style columns. An arcade and streetlights, automobiles, and people sitting on a bench can be seen. The land that surrounds the Castillo San Felipe del Morro is also visible.

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Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Workers on the Roof

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Two buildings can be seen. The central building has louvered windows, tiled eaves, and a porch. There are several workers on its roof. In the background, there is another building with two stories, windows, doors, a balcony, a flat roof, and a covered corridor. A wire mesh fence surrounds both buildings. In the foreground, there is the road and then the land surrounding the buildings.

Construction of a Nurses Residence at the Arecibo District Hospital, Project Sign

Construction of the nurses residence building at the Arecibo District Hospital. The wooden falsework on the walls under construction is visible. To the left, a sign with the information of the project and a man holding it are visible. The sign reads: "P.W.A. FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS NURSES RESIDENCE AND LAUNDRY BUILDING PROJECT NO-PR1081-2-F." In the background, the rods vertically placed can be seen along the building.

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Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Children

Side view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building can be seen with wooden scaffolding and falsework. It has two levels, and some of its walls are already erected. Workers are engaged in various tasks. Another area of the construction is visible, with a wooden framework and exposed beams. A zinc fence encloses the area, and some children are sitting in front of it. One of the children is barefoot and shirtless.

San Juan Centenary Hospital

The Centenary Hospital in the municipality of San Juan can be seen, which was used by the Navy to quarantine patients. Multiple identical buildings are seen. They feature gabled roofs with wooden beams, outward-opening casement windows with transoms, and porches. In the background, there is another two-story building with a hipped roof and windows. The sea stands out.

Fajardo District Hospital, Construction of Entrances

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Various phases of the construction project are seen, such as wall erection, wall formwork, and the construction of entrances. The building has wooden scaffolding and falsework. It also features a portico with segmental arches. Two tower-like structures for construction are visible, as well as two wooden and zinc sheds. Around the area, there are construction machines, wheelbarrows, wooden planks, and sacks.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Central View with a Roof

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality in Guayama. Wooden falsework and scaffolding, workers, and panels supporting the construction are visible. Additionally, a portion of a flat roof, louvered windows, and the two levels of the building can be seen. Surrounding the area, construction materials, wood, cables, and barrels stand out.

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Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Service Counter

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Detail of an area with a service counter. The counter is a wooden top on a concrete wall. Behind it, a metal cabinet, a countertop with a sink, and a door can be seen. In the wall there are holes for electrical installations.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Materials and Equipment

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. The process of wall construction can be seen. Around the site, workers, rebars, and scaffold can be seen. Various construction materials, such as sand, stocks, wood boards, containers, and a mixer can be seen also. The greenery stands out in the back.

Comerío Health Center, Façade and Building

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The façade of the building is visible, featuring a flat roof, louvered windows, eaves, and mullions. In the background, there is a building with a hip roof and windows with transoms. Mountains, a post, and trees also stand out.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Balcony and Windows

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Two buildings can be seen. The central building has louvered windows, tiled eaves, and a porch. A crane arm stands out from its roof. In the background, there is another building with two stories, windows, doors, a balcony, and a flat roof. Both buildings are surrounded by a metal fence. In the foreground, there is the road, then the land surrounding the buildings, and to the left, a pile of stones.

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Side and posterior facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in barrio Ballajá in Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has cornices, wooden double-leaf windows with semicircular arches, and moldings. In the bottom half are paddings, an ornamented bracket, and lattice double-leaf windows framed by moldings. The building is fenced off by a tall wall and with a gate with metallic grilles supported by pillars. Steps, several water tanks, a sidewalk, automobiles, and a green wooden door can also be seen in the image. A guard house, a person, shrubs, and a palm tree can be seen in the distance. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

San Juan Centenary Hospital, Men

The Centenary Hospital in the municipality of San Juan can be seen, which was used by the Navy to quarantine patients. Several buildings are seen, all with gabled roofs, porches, single-leaf doors and windows, and casement windows. In the background, there is another two-story building with a hipped roof, casement windows, and an entrance with columns. There are also three men and palm trees.

Beneficencia Asylum Building

Drawing of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood in Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. The main facade of the building has three rectilinear pediments, two of which have high relief in their tympanum. The upper part of the main entrance has four pairs of Ionic columns, balconies, and wooden double-leaf doors with semicircular arches. The lower half has four pairs of Doric columns with double-leaf doors and semicircular arches. These columns support an entablature with metopes and triglyphs. The facade also has quoins in its corners, extended cornices, and wooden lattice double-leaf windows framed by semicircular arches and flat moldings. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Fajardo District Hospital, Construction Sand and Stone

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A building is visible with falsework and wooden scaffolding. Also, there are two tower-like structures. Piles of construction sand and stone can be seen.

Arecibo District Hospital, Façade

Building under construction in the municipality of Arecibo. It has numerous glass windows and semicircular arches on each end of the second floor. Three entrances to the building can be seen, two on the sides, and one in the center. Two of them have windows with grills on each side. The entrance in the center has a semicircular arch, pilasters, and finishes. Above, there is a ledge and a small round window.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, General View with Wooden Falsework

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. It is a general view of the construction with the wooden falsework. It is a two-story building with louvered windows, exposed beams, wooden panels, and a zinc fence enclosing the area. There are mountains in the background.

Aerial View of Martín Peña Canal and Slums

Aerial view of Caño Martín Peña in the town of San Juan. Paved streets, houses, slums, vehicular bridges, and train bridges are visible. Also, greenery and the seawater flow channel can be seen.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Planters

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The façade of the hospital under construction is visible. The building features a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows. Between each mullion, there is a pattern of squares. A scaffold and two window openings can be seen. There are also two planters bordered by low walls.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Construction Stone

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Piles of construction stones and sand can be seen, along with wooden planks, a material sieve, and a machine. The building is surrounded by falsework and wooden scaffolding. The columns on the first level have already undergone the concrete pouring process, while exposed rods are visible on the second level. Workers are engaged in various tasks on this level. There is a child sitting and a young person in the lower area of the site. In the background, another building with matched lumber and a hip roof can be seen.

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View from the interior patio of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, and green. The upper part of a facade with cornices, pilasters with moldings ornamented in Bas-relief, and semicircular arches with green-painted wooden lattice windows and transoms can be observed. An arcade with keystones supported by square piers can be seen in the lower half of the building. Green-painted wooden lattice doors and windows framed with flat moldings, a wall lamp, pots, flowers, a street light, and the brick floor can also be observed in the image. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Arecibo District Hospital, Side Façade

Arecibo District Hospital under construction. From the left side, it can be seen that the building has two levels, while the right side has three. It has a flat roof, flat arches, and semicircular arches. In the surroundings, there is wood and other construction materials in the ground. Behind it, there is greenery.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Concrete Mixer

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. Construction sand and stone can be seen as well as a concrete mixer, a wheelbarrow, and barrels. The building is in the process of having its walls erected, with wooden scaffolding around it. In the background, vegetation and a mountain can be seen.

Laundry Bayamón District Hospital

Laundry building of the Bayamón Hospital. It is a one-story building with concrete stairs leading to a portico formed by three arcades that gives access to the building through three front doors. On the sides there are dark divided glass windows. In addition, on one side there is a door with appentices and brackets.

Comerío Health Center, Scaffold with Blocks

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The façade of the hospital under construction is visible. The building features a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows. Between each mullion, there is a square pattern. A scaffold with blocks and two window openings can be seen. There are also two planters bordered by low walls. In the background, a shed with a gabled roof and houses stand out.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. A gold-colored ornamented pendentive with moldings, pilasters, and a dome section can be seen.

Construction of the Nurses Residence at the Arecibo District Hospital, Column

Nurses residence building of the Arecibo District Hospital under construction. The wooden falsework on the walls under construction is visible. Two columns can be seen that are also being worked on. In the background, vertical rebar can be seen placed throughout the building area, and in the center, there is a hat and what seems to be a shirt hanging from one of them. Around the site, there are construction materials.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Zinc Fence

Side view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is visible with scaffolding and wooden frames. The building has two levels, and some of its walls are already erected. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. Another visible area of the construction features wooden framework and exposed beams. A zinc fence encloses the area.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Cleaning Room

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Cleaning room with equipment for washing and sanitizing bedpans. There is a device with a water faucet and a flushing system, similar to a toilet, and a sterilizing machine. In one of the walls there are pipes for the installation of sinks.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The roof with cornices, a terracotta semi-spherical dome with a lantern, white moldings, and a pinnacle on the top can be observed. The leaves of a palm and a tree can also be partially seen. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Arecibo District Hospital, Interior Hallway

Hallway of the Arecibo District Hospital. The semicircular and flat arches are visible. The floor of the hallway is dirty because of the construction and there are materials along it, such as panels and louvers. On the ceiling, there are cables exposed.

Comerío Health Center, Construction of a Wall

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The construction of the wall and a portion of the building can be seen. The wall has exposed beams. The building features a door and a window with horizontal wooden slats. The surrounding area has pieces of wood, piles of stone, and mountains. Additionally, a shed stands out.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Inside

View toward the inside of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. A building can be seen with an open space inside, two columns, and bench seats. To the left, there are two doors, and to the right, there are two windows. The greenery stands out in the surroundings, and in the background, there is a hill with a building, and a mountain.

Bayamón District Hospital Laundry Building, Rear View

Laundry building of the Bayamón Hospital, seen from the rear. It is a one-story building with two appenticed doors on the rear wall, each accessible via concrete stairs. There are also dark divided glass windows and a cornice. In addition, two gutter pipes can be seen attached to the wall. On the lateral wall there are two doors, one of which is used for loading and unloading.

Fajardo District Hospital, Side View

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The building with scaffolding and wooden staging is visible. Several piles of stones, debris, and sand can be seen too. Many workers are seen in the area engaged in various tasks. Two tower-like structures for construction stand out.

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The old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) is located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The main facade of the building has two rectilinear pediments, one of which has high relief in its tympanum. The upper part of the main entrance has four pairs of Ionic columns, balconies, and green-colored wooden double-leaf doors with semicircular arches. The lower half has four pairs of white Doric columns with green-colored double-leaf doors and semicircular arches. These columns support an entablature that has an inscription on the metopes. The facade also has extended cornices and green-colored wooden lattice double-leaf windows framed by semicircular arches and white flat moldings. In front of the entrance is a stepped wall with railings. The building is fenced off by metallic grilles supported by various square pillars. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. El Bastión building, built in the 19th century and served as living quarters, storage, and a jail for the Spanish troops, can be partially observed on the left side of the image. The building is painted white and has parapets. The main entrance has brick arches and a relief at the top. Later, it became a self-managed cultural center by the ACirc Association (Asociación de Artistas de Circo y Artes de Calle de Puerto Rico), an association dedicated to the arts. The street where El Morro is located, part of Jardín Paseo de Ballajá, a water fountain, people, automobiles, palms, trees, streetlights, and boundary marker posts are also visible in the image. The San Juan Bay can be seen in the distance, with the mountains and a coast view of the towns of Cataño, Toa Baja, and Guaynabo.

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Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Dental Room

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Dental room. Dental chair with its lamp, table, sink, and tools can be seen. Next to the chair, mounted on the wall, there is an x-ray machine with an extendable arm. There is also a sink on the wall.

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The Former Insular Madhouse building in Old San Juan is painted in mustard, cream, and white. The upper half of the building has a semicircular dome with a lantern and a pinnacle. Cornices, parapets, and window openings are also visible in the image. A wall, people, palms, streetlights, and a traffic "Stop" sign can also be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Diagonal Wall

The construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo can be seen. From the side façade, the building's austere design stands out, with a flat roof and 'Miami' or louvered windows. Surrounding it, palms and trees are noticeable.

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Presbyterian Hospital

Front/side view of the Presbyterian Hospital in Santurce. The cement fence can be seen as well as several palm trees in front of the building, so only a portion of the façade is visible. It is a three-story Mission Revival-style cement building. The arched windows and doors on the second floor can be seen, as well as the straight windows on the same floor, the protruding wall from the roof, and part of the tiles covering the eave of the entrance. In front of the hospital, there is an area with a wire fence and cement posts. Next to the fence, there is a hanging sign and an electric pole with a transformer.

Comerío Health Center, Façade Side View

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The side view of the facade is visible. The building features a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows. Between each mullion, there is a pattern of squares. The entrance has wooden panels. The sidewalk, the road, and a post stand out. In the background, a shed is visible.

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Comerío Health Center, Crib and Nurse

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The interior of a room is visible with a set of three sinks and wall cabinets. There is a window, a wall lamp, a paper towel dispenser, and a shelf on the wall. On the sides, there are two sliding glass doors, cribs, lamps, and curtains. In one crib, there is a child. Two desks with sinks, pillar lamps, and various objects, including a stuffed toy, baby bottles, and papers, stand out. On the right side, a nurse is filling a cup with water. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has two circular-shaped lamps.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Kitchen

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. View of the kitchen showing two industrial stoves with ovens, a sink, and a gas cooker.

Fajardo District Hospital, Roof with Wooden Molds

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The roof of the building can be seen with wooden molds, rods, and several workers. A tower-like structure also stands out.

San Juan Children Clinic, Front Façade

Children Clinic in the municipality of San Juan. A one-story building with transom windows, semicircular arches, and stairs is visible. The upper portion of the building features ornamental moldings, and the center of the roof is covered with tiles. Some of the windows have glass panes, and one of them is adorned with decorative grilles. On the left side, there is another two-story building with casement windows and a tiled roof. In the background, the beach, a palm tree, and surrounding sand are visible. The building has elements associated with Spanish Revival style.

Arecibo Direcetors and Doctors Residences, Entrance

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. An entrance with piers is visible featuring ornamental moldings, lamps, and falsework. Also, the Arecibo District Hospital Stands Out, a multi-level building with semicircular arches, curved pediments, and windows.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00011

The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The dome's interior has wooden latticework windows and gold-colored ornamentation on the pendentives. There are arches with white latticework walls on the corners. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

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Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Wooden Ramp

View of the construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. Piles of construction sand, a wooden ramp that leads to the roof of the building, barrels, and wooden scaffolding can be seen. The building has a straight-edged aspect with window openings. In the back, the trees stand out.

Comerío Health Center, Cabinets

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The interior of the hospital is visible. In this space, there is a set of cabinets. Some doors have transparent panels through which shelves are visible. Next to them, there is a sink. The floor and a portion of the walls are tiled.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00027

The side and posterior facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has cornices, parapets, wooden lattice double-leaf windows painted green with semicircular arches and white moldings. The lower half of the building has paddings and wooden lattice double-leaf windows painted green framed by white moldings. The building is fenced off by a tall wall and a metallic grilled gate supported by pillars. A staircase, several water tanks, a trash can surrounded by trash, a sidewalk, two automobiles in a parking lot, and a green door can also be observed in the image. In the distance is a guard house, a person, shrubs, and a palm tree. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Wooden Molds

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is visible with falsework and wooden scaffolding. The exterior walls of both levels are present and have window openings. Through these, several block walls and some workers can be seen. Around the site, there are wooden planks, wooden molds or structures for column formwork, piles of construction stones, a material sieve, and a shed. The shed is made of wood and zinc.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Partial view of one of the hospital rooms. It has a checkered-pattern floor and a wooden screen with a transparent top that divides one of the walls, where two lamps can be seen. The other wall has persiennes.

Extension of the School of Tropical Medicine Hospital

Construction of a building to house a hospital as part of the expansion of the School of Tropical Medicine in Old San Juan. There are falsework, formwork to form walls that supports the construction process, electric wiring, construction materials, wheelbarrows for transporting materials, a dump truck and workers. The building is made of concrete, has openings for windows and doors and arches with fanlights.

San Juan Children Clinic, Back Façade

Children Clinic in the municipality of San Juan. A one-story building with a semicircular double door, a flat roof, transom windows, and casement windows is visible. Ornamental moldings are seen on its upper portion. On the left side, there is a two-story building with casement windows. Surrounding the area, there is sand, palm trees, and other trees. The building features elements related to the Spanish Revival style.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Workers on a Tile Eave

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. A one-story building is visible with double windows, transoms, a curved pediment, tiled eaves, and a door. A portion of the building is surrounded by falsework and wooden scaffolding. Workers are located on the largest eave as well as around the construction site. There are piles of dirt, a ladder, and remnants of materials.

Comerío Health Center, Hallway and Sink

Health Center in the municipality of Coamo. A curved hallway with several doors, a tiled floor, and pillars can be seen. A sink with cabinets, a soap dispenser, and a paper towel dispenser are visible. One of the doors has a glass pane. The ceiling is also curved, and there are pipes running vertically through the area.

Fajardo District Hospital, Formwork of Piers and Slabs

View from the roof of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The second level under construction is seen, with the formwork of pillars and the preparation of slabs for concrete pouring underway. Two men are in the center, surrounded by beams, wooden frames, and pipes. There is falsework and wooden scaffolding around the building.

Comerío Health Center, Double Cabinets with a Faucet

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. An interior space of the hospital is visible. Some cabinets are visible with a faucet. The wall has square tiles. To the right, a louvered window can be seen.

Auditorium and New Offices for the School of Tropical Medicine Hospital

Construction of a building that will house the auditorium and new hospital offices at the School of Tropical Medicine in Old San Juan. There are construction materials, falsework, construction sand and stone, formwork to form walls, sheds, and other objects used for construction. The building is made of concrete and it is visible that there are openings for windows and doors. There are workers around the site, electric wiring, and metal beams supporting the building. Behind the construction is the building that houses the School of Tropical Medicine.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Workers Painting

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The workers can be seen painting the building. It is a two-story building with Miami or louvered windows, eaves, and a flat roof. There is scaffolding, falsework, and ladders. Around it, there are piles of construction materials.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The dome's interior has gold-colored ornamentation on the pendentives. Window openings, moldings, and a section of a latticework wall can be observed.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Worker

The construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo can be seen The building features a flat roof and 'Miami' or louvered windows. Additionally, part of a square wall protrudes from the main wall. Around the building, piles of construction stones, workers, pieces of wood, palm trees, mountains, and other trees stand out.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Bathroom

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. View of a bathroom segment showing part of a bathtub behind a wall. The bathtub has a label indicating the Crane brand. A metal door of a cubicle is also visible. The walls are half covered with tiles.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00028

Side and posterior facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has cornices, parapets, quoins, and wooden lattice double-leaf windows painted green with white moldings. The lower half of the building also has green windows and doors framed by white moldings. On the image's left side, several water tanks are fenced off by metallic grilles. On the right side of the image, square columns support a portico, and there is also a power generator at the top of the building. Several automobiles in a parking lot, a sidewalk, and trees can also be seen throughout the image. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is visible with wooden scaffolding and falsework. The building has two levels, and some of its walls are already erected. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. Another area of the construction is visible featuring wooden framework and exposed beams. A zinc fence encloses the area.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00020

Side facade of the entrance and second floor of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted in white, cream, and mustard. The entrance has a pediment with dentils, cornices, a sign, and white Ionic-style columns. Green-colored double-leaf windows and quoins on the corners of the walls can be observed. The roof has a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with a lantern and a pinnacle. A corridor with a lattice wall, arches with railings, and balusters can be observed. A hill, a person, and a tree can also be observed in this image.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side Painted View

Side view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building under construction can be seen with some sections unplastered and surrounded by wooden falsework and scaffolding, while other sections are painted. It features louvered windows, eaves, staircases, and piers. A zinc fence prominently frames the area. Additionally, piles of construction sand, a cylindrical tank, and various materials are located around the site. There are also workers in the area. In the background, mountains and a portion of another building with a gable roof, a porch, double windows, and double doors are visible.

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Construction of a Nurses Residence at the Arecibo District Hospital, Walls

Nurses residence building at the Arecibo District Hospital under construction. Wooden falsework around the already erected walls can be seen. They have openings where the windows will be installed. In front of the building, there are tables where a worker is bent over, surrounded by construction materials. Above, wooden boards can be seen stacked on top of each other and a high platform. Around the area, there is wood scattered about.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00006

Close view of the lower half of the main entrance of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. Two pairs of white Ionic columns and a balcony with wooden double-leaf doors painted green can be observed in the upper half of the image. Two pairs of Doric columns in the lower half support an entablature with inscriptions on the metope. The entrance has a semicircular arch with white and gold moldings, and green-colored grilles fence it off with two white piers. A stepped wall with railings and a square plaque, a street light with three lamps, a cobblestone road, and an automobile can also be observed in the image. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

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Comerío Health Center, a Man and a Sign

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The façade of the hospital is visible with a sign bearing the flags of Puerto Rico and the United States, which reads: "Estado Libre Asociado Departamento de Obras Públicas Construcción Centro de Salud Comerío con ayuda del gobierno de E.U.A." and a man is posing leaning against the sign. The building features a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows. In between each mullion, a square pattern can be seen.

Construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center, Ramp and Palm

The construction of the Río Arriba Medical Center in the municipality of Arecibo. Piles of construction sand, a wooden ramp providing access to the building's roof, barrels, a wheelbarrow, and wooden scaffolding can be seen. The building has a straight-edged appearance, a flat roof, and louvered windows. In the background, trees and a palm tree stand out behind the construction.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Cleaning room equipped with a bedpan washer, that is similar to a toilet, with a water faucet and flushing system. There is also a wall-mounted unit with a shower head and flushing system. In addition, there is a metal cabinet and shelves, also made of metal.

Military Hospital in Mayagüez

Military Hospital of the Spanish Army in Mayagüez. The building has perrons, a porch with three semicircular arches, a colossal order pilasters with capitals, a frieze, and a cornice. The building is engraved with the phrase "Hospital Militar 1896." There are various men in front of the porch, some of them wearing a military uniform. After 1900, this building became a school.

Fajardo District Hospital, Ditches

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The demarcation of the land and the creation of dicthes can be seen. Three tower-like structures for construction are also visible. Several workers are performing various tasks. Around the area, there are two wooden and zinc sheds, and piles of stones.

Comerío Health Center, Truck and Workers

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A hospital building with a flat roof, louvered windows, block walls, and eaves can be seen. In the center of the construction area, there is a truck, two workers, and a wheelbarrow. In the background, another building stands out, featuring tiled eaves, arches, and a post beside it. A mountain is also visible. A planter with soil surrounds the building.

Construction of the Nurses Residence at the Arecibo District Hospital, Hallway

Hallway of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital under construction. The tiled floor is visible as well as the divisions on the roof of the materials used. There are seemingly ten entrances to other spaces. On the right, only the window openings are visible.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Morgue

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. The hospital morgue can be seen where a corpse washing table, a two-drawer mortuary refrigerator, a sink, and a shelve are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Unfinished Building

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The unfinished building is visible with "Miami" style windows, eaves, and a flat roof. Piles of construction stones and sand, wood, barrels, and wheelbarrows are visible. Additionally, a wooden structure connecting to the building stands out.

Fajardo District Hospital

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A multi-story building is visible with semicircular arches, curved pediments, and a porch. In front of the hospital, there are several wooden and zinc houses. Mountains and a vast terrain stand out.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Wall Construction

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of the building is visible, specifically the erection of walls for the new boiler room. The building features louvered windows, double doors, and eaves. Exposed beams, wooden falsework and scaffolding are noticeable as well as the workers in the area. Various construction materials, sacks, wood, and a cylinder are visible around the area.

Insular Madhouse

Drawing of the main facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building has a semicircular dome with a lantern and a pinnacle. Cornices, parapets, lattice windows, high reliefs, and quoins can be observed in the upper half of the building. A pediment with dentils, four columns, a door with transoms, arcades with balusters, and some steps can also be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00023

View of one of the corners of the main facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, and green. The upper half of the building has a rectilinear pediment with high reliefs in the tympanum, two lattice double-leaf windows with wooden transoms painted green and semicircular arches, cornices, and two white pilasters. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Comerío Health Center, Unpainted Building

One side of the building is observed unpainted, with eaves, mullions, flat roofs, and an opening. There are debris scattered around it. In the background, there are mountains and houses.

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Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Ditches

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The ditch creation phase is visible. There are two people, one inside a ditch and the other watching the work being done by the worker in it. Around them, piles of stones and wooden planks are visible. In the background, several structures for the construction site can be seen, one of them simulating a ramp. Also, a shed stands out.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Laundry Room

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital, laundry room. There are two washing machines, a dryer, and a machine for ironing sheets. The dryer exhaust pipe and several pipes suspended from the ceiling can be seen.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Painted Side View

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the side view, the building, already painted, is visible. It is two stories high, with louvered windows, eaves, columns, and staircases. Surrounding the building, there are construction materials such as wood, metal fences, a cylindrical tank, sand, and ladders. Workers and a zinc fence that encloses the area stand out. In the background, mountains can be seen.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, East Side

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the east side, the two-level unfinished building is visible. It has eaves, "Miami" style windows, and some openings. A ladder is also seen leaning against the wall on the second level. There are rods in front of the building.

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Fajardo District Hospital, Entrance

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. An entrance to the hospital is seen with casement windows, flat roofs, semicircular arches, a curved pediment, ornamental moldings, stairs, and single-leaf doors. The small windows on each side of the door have decorative grilles or window guards.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with a Ladder

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The construction of the hospital façade with a flat roof, mullions, and eaves is visible. A ladder is visible providing access to the roof, where workers and construction materials are located.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Foundation

In the foreground, there are construction materials and equipment, a power pole, and a man walking carrying two buckets. Workers can be seen in the foundation area using wood and rods. In the center, a sign can be seen with the following information about the project: "P.W.A. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Nurses Residence and Laundry Building Project No PR1081 2 F." Some greenery and buildings can be seen in the background.

Employees of a Medical Clinic

Group of medical personnel in one of the health clinics established by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA). The building has zinc walls and wooden support beams, the ceiling is also made of zinc and the floor is made of wood. The people are on a platform, the women are standing behind a man that appears to be the doctor and who is sitting at a desk with papers. On the walls there are two posters, one on the left has images of children and it reads: "Children need play", and another one on the right that has an image of a mother with a girl and it says: "Mother is love".

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The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2012 00011

The Former Insular Madhouse building in Old San Juan is painted mustard, cream, and white. Its facade has a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with a lantern, a pinnacle, and wooden latticework windows. Cornices, parapets, two windows, a streetlight, a palm tree, and a traffic sign that reads "Stop" can also be observed. Later, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Comerío Health Center, Metal Fence and Debris

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The hospital under construction can be seen. A visible building has wooden falsework, a flat roof, louvered windows, block walls, and eaves. Its façade is unfinished. A metal fence encloses the area, with debris scattered around it. On the left side, there is a construction machine. In the background, the roofs of two buildings stand out: one with a hip roof and the other with a flat roof, eaves, and tiles.

Fajardo District Hospital, Man and Vehicle

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A building with wooden scaffolding and falsework is visible. It is a two-story building with curved pediments and semicircular arches. A man and a vehicle stand out in the center. Also, various piles of wood are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Falsework

The construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama can be seen. The building is unplastered and has several levels, eaves, wooden falsework, and window openings, with some windows already installed. Additionally, there are workers on a portion of the roof, wooden panels, scaffolding, and ladders. Surrounding the area is a fence made of pieces of zinc that delineates the construction site. In the background, mountains and another building stand out. This building features a gabled roof, several double doors, and a porch with columns.

El Lazareto, Isla de Cabras

Aerial view of the ruins of El Lazareto of Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja. Besides the ruins, various other facilities that are part of the shooting range of the Puerto Rico Police, a building, and the beach can be seen.

Construction of Nurses Residence at the Arecibo District Hospital, Interior Space

Interior space of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital under construction. Workers can be seen performing various tasks. On the right side, a man is using a measuring tool next to a table. Behind him, on a temporary platform, a worker with a brush in hand is applying something to the wall. To his left, another man is working on installing tiles. In the room, various materials and construction equipment can be seen, including boxes of tiles, bags of cement, and wood.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side View

Side view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is visible with scaffolding and falsework. The building has two levels, and some of its walls are already erected. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. Another visible area of the construction features a wooden framework and exposed beams. A zinc fence encloses the area.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Corridor and Railing

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Two levels with pillars are seen. The upper corridor has metal railings, and a worker is busy with them. There are lamps attached to the ceiling, louvered windows, door openings, and wooden scaffolding. Some portions of the building have stains on their surface.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Openings

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The construction of the façade of the hospital with a flat roof, mullions, eaves, and window openings. Debris can be seen nearby, and in the background, there are mountains.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Powermaster Boilers

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Two Powermaster boilers can be seen inside of a building's room. The installation is not yet complete, the machines have parts covered with plastic and unconnected pipes are visible.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00001

The former Insular Madhouse located in Old San Juan. A terracotta and cream-colored hemispherical dome with a lantern and a pinnacle on the top can be observed. It has wooden lattice windows on the top and bottom, white moldings, and a wall of the same color. The building is currently known as the School of Art and Design.

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Mothers and Children's' Day at a Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration Medical Clinic

Group of women with their children in front of a medical clinic in a rural area of Puerto Rico. The dispensary is made of concrete and has double wooden windows and doors. A small garden can be seen next to the building and the entrance stands out for having a roofed open space. The day they captured the moment was a day reserved to especially attend women and children.

St. Mary's Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital in Mayagüez. A building with stucco-coated walls. It has a porch with a tile roof. There is also an entrance with a double-leaf door, above which there is an eve with metal corbels. This entrance is decorated with plants in clay pots. A car is parked in front of the hospital.

Comerío Health Center, Lateral View of Mountains

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A building with a flat roof, eaves, blocks, louvered windows, and mullions. The area has soil and stones. Behind it, there are cables hanging from side to side and mountains.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, General Northeast View

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the general northeast view, the building is seen already painted. It is two stories high, with louvered windows, eaves, columns, and staircases. Around the building, there are construction materials such as wood, metal fences, sand, and ladders. Workers, a car, a portion of the porch, and a zinc fence enclosing the area are visible. In the background, mountains can be seen.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, View of the Roof

View of the construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A roof with tiles is visible, which connects to another flat roof. On the lower level, there are "Miami" style windows. On the left side, there is a building with falsework and wooden scaffolding, and walls already constructed with blocks. On the other end, there is a more complete area of the building with "Miami" style windows, eaves, and a flat roof. In the background, workers and a wooden framework can be seen. In the center, there is a construction machine.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Construction of Sidewalk

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. Two workers are seen working on the sidewalk. Both buildings have falsework, flat roofs, curved pediments, brackets, eaves, and windows with transoms. Around them, there are piles of dirt, sand, and stone, along with barrels and toolboxes. A man is in the background, and more workers are on the roof.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2014

The main facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted white, mustard, and cream. It has a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with a lantern, wooden latticework windows, and a pinnacle. Cornices, parapets, green-colored double-leaf windows with transoms, and a railing in the upper half of the image. A pediment with dentils, four Ionic-style columns, a door with transoms, arches with balusters, and quoins in the corners of the walls are visible in this image. Automobiles, palms, and people in the field surrounding the Castillo San Felipe del Morro can be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Comerío Health Center, Zinc Fence

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. An building with a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows is visible. Next to it, there is another portion of the building unfinished, with only a flat roof and pillars. Around it, there is a chain-link fence enclosing the area and a section of a wall made of blocks. Workers, machinery, and construction materials are visible.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00017

The Former Insular Madhouse building is in Old San Juan. It has a terracotta semi-spherical dome with a lantern, white moldings, and a pinnacle on the top. The lantern and drum have latticework windows. The roof has a small wall, security spikes, and air conditioning units. The ocean, trees, and palms can be seen in the distance. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center

View of the construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building with falsework, wooden scaffolding, and some already erected walls is visible. A portion of the wooden framework, exposed rods, and workers engaged in various tasks are also visible. Notably, there is a section of the hospital in a more advanced stage of construction. It features "Miami" style windows, three levels, eaves, and flat roofs. A zinc fence encloses the area. In the background, there are mountains.

Comerío Health Center, Businesses and Workers

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. Aerial view of the building under construction. The hospital has flat roof, louvered windows, blocks, and eaves. Workers can be seen engaged in a task on the grass with a shovel and a wheelbarrow. In the background, various businesses stand out bearing signs that read: "Coca Cola", "Lechonera Restaurant," and "Esso."

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Porch and Workers

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. Two buildings are visible, both with flat roofs, tiled eaves, and casement windows. The main building features a tiled porch, openings, and stairs on both sides. Several workers are visible in the area. The curved pediment, a ladder, a wheelbarrow, and other construction materials stand out. In the background, the Arecibo District Hospital can be seen. It is a multi-story structure with semicircular arches and rectangular openings.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Wall Building

Construction of the laundry building of the Arecibo District Hospital. In the foreground, a sign with information about the project can be seen as well as workers nearby. The sign reads: "P.W.A. FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS NURSES RESIDENCE AND LAUNDRY BUILDING PROJECT NO PR1081-2-F." In the back, the wall building stage of the construction is visible. Metal rods and wood can be seen as well as workers in all the construction site. A construction crane can be seen to the left.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Workers and Wood

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A section of the building under construction is visible. One of the buildings is two stories high with louvered windows. It has a balcony with a railing, single-leaf doors, and a lower-level corridor with eaves and pillars. On the second floor, two workers are seen holding a wooden panel. Another notable building has a single story, featuring louvered windows, tiled eaves, and semicircular arches. To the left, there is a shed made of wood and zinc. Around the construction area, various materials can be seen, such as wood, ladders, wheelbarrows, barrels, and two fences.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2008 00002

On the left side of the image is the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia), which later became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. The building is orange and white. It has three pediments, cornices, columns, balustrades, and double-leaf windows with green-colored transoms and quoins. On the right side is the former Insular Madhouse. The building is gray and cream. This building has a dome with a lantern, a pediment, high reliefs, quoins, double-leaf windows, balustrades, and four columns. People can be seen on the grounds surrounding the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, as well as automobiles and trolley buses. Later on, the Madhouse building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Bayamón District Hospital, Main Façade

District Hospital in the municipality of Bayamón. The main façade of the building can be seen. It has two stories, semicircular arches, rectangular windows with glass panes, and doors with transoms. The arches feature decorative moldings. On the right side, there is another entrance with a double door with a semicircular arch, a parapet with a railing, a window, and ornamental details. Exposed pipes are visible on several walls, along with a fire hydrant and some stairs. The surrounding area includes the ground and a few palm trees.

Social Worker Interviewing a Family in a Rural Area

Family inside a house being interviewed by a social worker. It is visible that the house is a bohio with walls and doors made of royal palms main ribs and tree branches pieces. There are five children and three adult women, one standing among the children, one in a hammock and the other one is the social worker. In the background trees can be seen.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences, Entrance and Shed

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. An entrance can be seen featuring two pillars with lamps and ornamental moldings. These pillars are surrounded by falsework, a ladder, and a worker painting them. A wooden and zinc shed stands out, with windows and a sign that reads: "Puerto Rico Construction Co. Contratistas." In the background, the Arecibo District Hospital is visible. It is a multi-story building with semicircular arches, a curved pediment, and glass casement windows.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Main Facade

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. The main facade can be seen in the final stages of construction. The entrance has a portico with tubular pillars. On both sides of the portico there are pilasters with brick cladding. Between the pilasters there are persiennes and over them, eaves. A concrete fence surrounds the building and next to the fence there is a Department of Public Works sign identifying the construction site. On the sidewalk there is a barefoot boy.

Comerío Health Center, Façade with Sign

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The facade of the hospital features a sign that reads: "No Entre." The building features mullions, louvered windows, sliding doors, stairs leading to the entrance, flat roofs, and a square design pattern between the mullions. There is a planter bordered by a low wall, the sidewalk, and the road. In the background, a mountain is visible.

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The Former Insular Madhouse building in Old San Juan. The building is painted in mustard, cream, and white. A dome with a lantern, windows with white moldings, and a pinnacle can be observed in the upper half of the building. The cornices, the quoins in the corner of the building walls, and the windows with square and rectangular openings are visible. People, palms, streetlights, traffic signs, automobiles, and part of the surrounding terrain of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro can also be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Bayamón District Hospital, Façade with a Path

District Hospital in the municipality of Bayamón. A central façade can be seen with a path leading to the respective entrances. The hospital has two stories, semicircular arches, rectangular windows with glass panes, and doors with transoms. The arches have decorative moldings. The main entrance features a semicircular double door, a parapet with a railing, a window, and ornamental details. Exposed pipes are visible on several walls, and three staircases provide access to the doors. The surrounding area includes the ground and a few palm trees.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Laboratory

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The inside of a laboratory can be seen. The cabinets with wooden tops, the single-leaf door, openings, and tiled walls stand out. Through the opening, tables and a door frame are visible. A transom and a wall cabinet are also visible.

Nurse Interviewing a Patient in Naguabo

Woman and boy inside a medical clinic in the town of Naguabo. The nurse interviews the boy as part of the visit. It is visible that the building is made of wood, has a large window, a sink near the window, and a sign that says: "Children who breastfeed frequently are more likely to get sick". The nurse is sitting at a desk that has note taking objects and a paper holder.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Upper Level View

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is visible from an elevated level, making the square frame of its design noticeable. Two flat roofs can be seen, one of which is tiled. On the sides, sections of the building with louvered windows and flat overhangs protrude. Both sides have wooden falsework and scaffolding. There are workers in the central area and on both levels. There are also exposed rebar, wooden panels, barrels, bricks, and cables hanging from one side to the other.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Reconstruction of the Clinic

Reconstruction of the clinic at the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The mesh installation phase can be seen. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. The building has some walls, rods, columns with reinforcement for concrete pouring, and a wooden framework. In the background, another building with a portico, casement windows, and wall pillars stands out.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00005

Close view of the upper facade of the main entrance of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. In the upper half, a rectilinear pediment is supported by two pairs of Ionic-style columns with capitals in the form of volutes. Between the columns is a balcony with a wooden double-leaf door painted green and semicircular arches. Two pairs of Doric columns in the lower half support an entablature with inscriptions on the metope. A wall with white moldings, a transom framed by a semicircular arch, and a street light with three lamps can be observed. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Comerío Health Center, Interior with a Person and a Clock

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. An interior empty space with columns, louvered windows, tiles, and a door can be seen. Through the door, a person and a table are visible.

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The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. An Ionic-style capital with volutes in a white spiral can be observed. Dentils and cornices can also be observed.

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Close view of a wall of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow and white. A wall with white moldings and ornamentation in Bas-relief and two semicircular arches can be observed. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Comerío Health Center, an Unpainted Building and Falsework

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The unpainted building is visible with openings for doors and windows. It also has an eave and mullions. A portion of the building is supported by wooden falsework. Around the construction, there are various buildings such as houses and businesses. Two of the establishments have signs reading "Coca Cola" and "Esso." The building with the "Coca Cola" sign is two stories high with awnings, tiles, a balcony, and the other is single-story.

Bayamón District Hospital, Construction

District Hospital in the municipality of Bayamón. The building with three stories, windows, semicircular arches, doors with transoms, a staircase, and a covered entrance can be seen. Surrounding it are debris, piles of dirt, construction materials, poles, and exposed pipes. Workers and a tricycle are visible as well. The land in front of the hospital is also visible. On the left side, there is a two-story building.

Construction of Arecibo District Hospital Nurses Residence, Roof

View of the tiled roof of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital. The tiled floor is visible. There are men and a dog in the area. Some are holding a cleaning tool, namely mops and a hose. To the left, a platform can be seen which seems to be some sort of platform, as well as cables, and a rectangular construction in the roof. Greenery can be seen in the background.

Administration Building of the Insular Children's Home

Administration Building for the New Insular Children's Home in the town of Guaynabo. It was built by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA). The building is made of concrete, has arches at the entrance, wooden windows and roofing tiles on parts of the roof. Some of the windows are grilled and the second floor has small balconies. Two men can be seen working, one of them is on the balcony floor, and the other at a carpentry station. In the surrounding area there are pieces of wood, a fence with wires, trees, and shrubs.

Extension Bayamón District Hospital, Balcony

Extension of the Bayamón District Hospital. A multi-level building can be seen, featuring three-centered arches in the hallways. There is a square balcony with railings. Below the balcony, there is a double door, louvered windows or "Miami" style windows, an eave with a lamp, and two staircases with a low wall. In the background, there are palm trees, a cylindrical tower, and a lamppost.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Zinc and Workers

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Some panels made of zinc and wood can be seen. Several buildings are visible. To the right, there is a building with double windows and a flat roof. The main construction consists of an unplastered building with louvered windows, wooden scaffolding, eaves, pillars, and door openings. Workers are on the roof and the first level. Surrounding the area are construction materials and a power pole.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Reconstruction of the Clinic

Reconstruction of the clinic at the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Several phases are visible, such as wall construction, mesh installation, and the wooden framework. Workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. Additionally, there are piles of stones, soil, and other materials.

Comerío Health Center, Corridor with Cabinets

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A corridor with cabinets and a sink is visible. The mullions, doors, tiled floor, and three ceiling lamps can be seen.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Roof

Work on the roof of the laundry building of the Arecibo District Hospital. A building under construction can be seen in a rural zone. At the time, it has flat arch windows and semicircular arches. There are workers in the roof and nearby.Wooden falsework can be seen connected to the walls. To the left, there is a platform with workers, and behind it, there is a vertical platform. There is sand, construction stone and equipment in front of the building. The valley with greenery and structures can be seen in the background.

Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration's Health Campaign

Medical practitioner visits a farmer's house in a rural area of Puerto Rico. There is a man doing a check-up on a young man. It seems that he's administrating a vaccine. It is visible that the house is made of concrete and brick, with wooden windows. There are trees, palm trees, shrubs, and mountains in the surroundings. On the chair there is a medical bag with objects used by the medical practitioner.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Various workers are seen preparing the ground. The workers are holding shovels, wheelbarrows, and pick. A mountain is visible in the background.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Wood

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Workers are seen performing tasks. Among them are wooden tables, wooden planks, wheelbarrows, piles of stones, and other construction materials. In the background, there are wooden houses, one of which has a balcony with balusters and a railing. Palm trees and mountains are also visible.

Construction of the Arecibo District Hospital Nurses Residence, Main Façade

Main façade of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital under construction. It is a two-story building with its entrance in the center, marked by wooden scaffold, arches, and an awning. Above, workers can be seen. The building features two louvered-style double windows and transoms with semicircular arches. On both sides of the building, there are rows of windows with glass panes. On the second level, two workers are standing between double doors with a railing and transom windows. On the roof, a man can be seen leaning over. Around the building, there are construction materials such as wood and others.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Installation of Joists

View of the construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The floor is visible with the joists installed as well as wood and other triangle-shaped material.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00018

Front view of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted in white, cream, and mustard. The entrance has a dome with a lantern, a pediment with cornices supported by columns, windows, and double-leaf doors with a semicircular opening. A corridor with arcades, railings, and balusters can be observed throughout the building. The ends of the building have high reliefs on the upper half, square and rectangular green windows, and quoins on the corners of the walls. The building is enclosed with grilles and columns. On the left side can be seen the Cuartel de Ballajá building. The Castillo San Felipe del Morro, along with automobiles and people, is on the surrounding land.

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The main facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building is painted white, mustard, and cream. It has a terracotta-colored semicircular dome with a lantern, wooden latticework windows, and a pinnacle. Cornices, parapets, green-colored double-leaf windows with transoms, and a railing in the upper half of the image. A pediment with dentils, four Ionic-style columns, a door with transoms, arcades with balusters, and quoins in the corners of the walls are visible in this image. People, automobiles, palms, trees, and part of the terrain surrounding the Castillo San Felipe del Morro can be observed. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension A with Machinery

Construction of an extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, Extension A. The wooden falsework on the building can be seen, there are workers in scaffolding and on the roof carrying blocks; there are also wooden panels on the roof as well as ladders. In front of the construction, there are two machines. Behind it, two of the hospital's façades are visible with windows and shutters and semicircular arches. In some of the windows, pieces of fabric can be seen hanging. There are wheelbarrows, sacks, piles of rocks, and trees can be seen in the construction site.

Comerío Health Center, Sidewalk with People

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The building under construction is visible with a flat roof, eaves, mullions, and louvered windows. Pieces of wood are seen piled up. Next to it is another building with a hip roof, two stories high, double windows with transoms. In the background, exposed beams, workers, mountains, and houses stand out. A chain-link fence frames the area. People are on the sidewalk.

Bayamón District Hospital, Side View

District Hospital in the municipality of Bayamón. From the side view of the building, there can be seen three double doors with windows that have glass panes, semicircular arches, and exposed pipes. The hospital is three stories high and in the back, trees and wooden poles stand out.

Entrance to the Nurses Residence of the Arecibo District Hospital, Arcade

View of the entrance to the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital. Three semicircular arches can be seen in the foreground. Following the path, wooden boards can be seen on the floor, and a worker is also visible. On both sides, there are more materials and workers, in addition to motor vehicles. Greenery can be seen in the background.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Inside

Construction of the Medical Center in Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. An interior space is visible featuring a lavatory, a sink, cabinets, benches, louvered windows, and two doors. In addition, folding doors.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Top Level and Falsework

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is viewed from an higher level, and the square frame of its design stands out. Two flat roofs can be seen, one of them tiled. On the sides, sections of the building with louvered windows and flat overhangs protrude. Both sides have wooden falsework and scaffold. The central construction is fully framed with wooden scaffolding; exposed rebar and window openings are also visible. Surrounding the area are barrels, bricks, and cables hanging from one side to the other.

Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration's Medical Center Under Operation

Group of patients at a medical center in the rural area of Puerto Rico. Women, children, and men are sitting outside on benches waiting to be seen by medical personnel. In front of the building there is a path made of stones, plants, and trees. The building is made of concrete, has wooden doors and windows, and an open space at the front that is used as the medical center's waiting room. The Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA) extended the camp's medical centers to the coffee, tobacco, and fruits area.

Santa Elena Bastion

Santa Elena Bastion in Old San Juan. The quarantine camp of the United States army was established in this area during the occupation. The Guardhouse is visible, a small building with an arcade on its façade, a cornice, tents, and in front of them, a cannon and a wall with a battlement.

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Facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building colors are mustard, white, and cream. The top part of the building has a cream and terracotta dome, white moldings, a lantern, cornices, and a pediment with entablature supported by columns and pilasters. The entablature has a sign in Spanish that reads "School of Art and Design." The building has green-colored double-leaf windows and doors and quoins on the corners of the walls. In front of the building are automobiles, a truck, and a streetlight. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Wooden Tables

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A plot of land with several workers, a table for working with wood, and some houses are visible. Most of these houses have gable roofs and are made of wood and zinc. One house stands out with a hip roof, casement windows, and pillars. There are wooden planks, a cart, and mountains in the background.

Comerío Health Center, Piles of Sand and Stone

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. Workers are seen performing various tasks, with piles of construction sand and stone, shovels, and wheelbarrows. The building has a flat roof, mullions, window openings, and wooden falsework. A parked car is visible.

Criollo Design, Entrance to a Corner House

Front view of a Chamfer-style house in the coastal town of Aguadilla. The one-story house is made of wood over concrete, and has a flat zinc roof. In the front, there are entrance stairs covered with native tiles. Also, there is a porch surrounded by an ornamental metal railing, with two people standing. The wooden double door and windows are jalousie and glass style. Above the windows and the door in the porch, there are wooden sunrise transoms and moldings. Above the house, there is a smaller attic with a zinc hipped roof and wooden jalousie windows. To both sides of the house, there are attached structures with different characteristics. On the street in front, there are several parked cars, and one of them has gas tanks.

Fajardo District Hospital, Land Preparation and Workers

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A plot of land is visible with the wooden sticks marking the construction site. Workers are holding shovels and wheelbarrows. Also, a tower-shaped structure is visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Joists and Workers

View of the construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. Joists, rods, and wooden panels are visible in the floor of the second level. Additionally, various workers are seen engaged in tasks. In the background, there are palm trees, other trees, and mountains.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Front Façade with Stairs

Construction of the Medical Center in Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. The front façade of the building is visible. It is a one-story building with louvered windows, benches, single doors, folding doors, a flat roof, and piers. A staircase provides access to the entrance. Surrounding the building, there are trees, palm trees, and a road.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Rear view of the completed three-story building. It has persiennes and eaves. On one of the walls there are balconies with railings and a metal ladder. A driveway and a grilled gate are visible.

Nurse Taking a Patient's Temperature

Physician and nurse seeing a girl in one of the provisional medical clinics established by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA). It is visible that inside the office there is a desk where the doctor is seated with the equipment he uses to examine his patients. On the other side, there is a nurse taking a girl's temperature who is lying on a stretcher. The building is made of wood and has double wooden windows, in the surrounding area there is a trash can and a poster to examine eyesight.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Laundry Room with Water Tank

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. It is a view inside the laundry room where various laundry equipment are visible, including, a hot water storage tank. There are also exposed pipes, hanging lamps, and door openings. There are three men in the middle.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital

Construction of the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. View of the upper part of the three-story building which has persiennes with eaves, a wall with balconies, and a metal ladder. A driveway with sidewalk, a fire hydrant, a grilled gate, and a small one-story annex can be seen.

Fajardo District Hospital, Geodetic Device

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A geodetic device on a tripod, a man, and an extensive plot of land can be seen. Additionally, a portion of the hospital building with falsework and wooden scaffolding is visible. It features semicircular arches and a staircase.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side View

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of an unplastered building can be seen with wooden falsework and scaffold. It has window openings, louvered windows, eaves, and piers. There are workers in the roof and the zinc fence encircling the area stands out. Mountains can be seen in the background.

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The corner of the main facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has a rectilinear pediment with high reliefs on the tympanum, green wooden lattice windows framed by semicircular arches, cornices, and two piers painted white. In the lower half of the building are quoins and two lattice windows framed with cornices. The building is fenced off by a metallic grille supported by various piers. A brown-colored wall, an automobile, and a metallic grille with spikes can also be observed in the image. The old Beneficiencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Scaffold

Interior space of the building under construction. In the foreground, a worker can be seen with a smoothing plane polishing wood on a bench. Behind him, there is a wooden scaffold and two workers, one of them on the platform. Construction materials are visible in the area, such as wood, a ladder, and buckets.

Comerío Health Center, Roof with Rebar

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The roof is visible with the rebar exposed. Some construction materials stand out, as well as houses, poles, and mountains.

Comerío Health Center, Construction with Wooden Falsework

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The building can be seen with wooden falsework, scaffolding, exposed beams, and wooden panels. Several workers are engaged in various tasks. Surrounding them are construction materials, such as wheelbarrows, a machine, and ladders.

Fajardo District Hospital, Land Delimitation

Wood is visibly delimiting the construction site of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Workers are seen engaged in various tasks with shovels and wheelbarrows. There are piles of soil and a tower-shaped structure.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center

View of the construction with the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The floor is visible with the wooden boards, beams, pipes, and joists.

Public Health Unit at Barrio Almirante of Vega Baja

Group of children, nurses, and a doctor in front of the public health unit at Barrio Almirante of Vega Baja. The children are of different ages and one of the nurses is holding a bottle with liquid inside. They are all standing in front of the entrance that leads to the dispensary. The building is made of concrete and brick, has double wooden doors and windows. There are palm trees, shrubs, trees, and plants all around.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Main Facade

Construction of the Bayamón Municipal Hospital, partial view of the building's facade already completed. It has a portico with tubular pillars and steps, persiennes with eaves, and a wall with bare pilasters. There are two wall sections with exposed bricks. An electric power pole and an automobile are visible in front of the building.

Fajardo District Hospital, Ground Preparation

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Several workers can be seen performing various tasks to prepare the land. Notable features include a pile of stones and excavations carried out in portions of the terrain. There are two structures visible: one for working with wood and another, further back, in the shape of a tower. The workers have shovels, wheelbarrows, and toolboxes.

Comerío Health Center, Concrete Installation

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A facility for handling concrete is visible. The building has a flat roof, mullions, window openings, and wooden falsework. Surrounding it are more construction materials and a truck. In the background, mountains and utility poles stand out.

Valentín Tricoche Municipal Hospital - Ponce - 2011

Front view of the old Hospital Municipal Valentín Tricoche located on the Tricoche street from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of whitewashed brick masonry and characteristics of the Neoclassic style. It is presided by an ornamental grille fence modulated by square pillars crowned with finishes. On the first floor there is a portico with three semicircular arches flanked by pilasters that in turn support a continuous entablature. Aside from that, on the second floor you can see double wooden windows with persiennes crowned with glass transoms and flat eaves. In addition, the upper border has a continuous entablature above which there is a low parapet where there is an inscription that says: "Hospital Municipal". In the middle stand out a semicircular pediment decorated with an ornamental medallion and an inscription that says: "Tricoche". It was founded in 1878 with the name Albergue Caritativo Tricoche. Nonetheless, the construction of the building began in 1863. Like many other buildings in the area, it suffered significant damages after the 1918 earthquake which is the reason why it was remodeled and it was added the second floor in 1928. Years later, in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. It remained in use until 1999 when ceased operations.

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Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Portico

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Detail of the portico at the main entrance. It has tubular pillars and stairs. There are pilasters with brick cladding. On one of the pilasters there is a sign that reads: "Hospital Municipal".

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building and Wooden Shed

In the foreground, a small shed is visible. Behind it, the building is visible with the walls and a roof finished. The arches of the windows and entrances can be seen. There is material and construction equipment in the area, such as the wooden ladders.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00030

Side facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has cornices, parapets, wooden lattice, double-leaf windows painted green and framed by flat moldings, and quoins. The lower half of the facade has several brackets, a street light, and windows and doors framed by flat moldings. There is also a sidewalk, trees, and automobiles. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. In the background, on the left side of the image, the facade of the old Insular Madhouse can be partially observed. This building is painted white, mustard, and cream. The building has cornices and green-colored square and rectangular windows. Later on, the Madhouse building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center

View of the construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building with falsework and wooden scaffolding, "Miami" style windows, eaves, rods, a portico, and a flat roof is visible. On the second level, workers can be seen engaged in various tasks. Around the construction site, there are debris, wooden panels, a cylinder, and a zinc fence enclosing the area. In the background, mountains are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Southwest

View of the southwest side of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of the unplastered building, with wooden falsework and scaffold, is observed. On the second level, workers can be seen performing various tasks. The area is noticeable for exposed rebar, construction materials, machinery, wheelbarrows, shovels, and a zinc fence. In the background, there are mountains.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension B with Piers

Construction of the extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, Extension B. In this construction stage, the piers are visible with the wooden falsework and exposed beams. There is a wooden support marking the construction site. Behind it, another hospital building is visible with three-centered arches, various doors, and stains on the surface. A double door, a worker, piles of soil, and trees are visible in the surroundings.

Comerío Health Center, Construction Machinery

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. Around the building, construction materials and machinery can be seen. The building itself appears to be single-story, with mullions and wooden panels. In the background, two prominent buildings stand out: one is a two-story structure with a hipped roof, and the one on the left features an eave with tiles. Palm trees and mountains are also visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Ambulance Entrance

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The ambulance entrance is visible, featuring a flat roof supported by pillars, and a sidewalk. The connected building has wooden falsework, two levels, louvered windows, and eaves. Surrounding the area are wheelbarrows, wood, a zinc fence, and a barrel. A wooden post stands out

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00023

Building of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. A pediment with dentils, cornices, security spikes, and an entablature that reads "School of Art and Design" can be observed. The terracotta-colored dome's lantern with wooden latticework windows, cornices, and a pinnacle can also be observed. Later on, that building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00042

The old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) is located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The main facade of the building has two rectilinear pediments, one of which has high relief in its tympanum. The upper half of the main entrance has four pairs of Ionic columns, balconies, and green-colored wooden lattice double-leaf doors with semicircular arches. The lower half has four pairs of white Doric columns with green-colored double-leaf doors and semicircular arches. These columns support an entablature that has an inscription on the metopes. The facade also has extended cornices and green-colored wooden lattice double-leaf windows framed by semicircular arches and white flat moldings. In front of the entrance is a stepped wall with railings. The building is fenced off by metallic grilles supported by various square piers. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. The side facade of the old Insular Madhouse can be partially observed on the right side of the image. This building is painted yellow, mustard, white, and green. It has parapets, cornices, and green-colored wooden windows framed with white rectangular moldings. The Madhouse later became the School of Arts and Design of Puerto Rico. In the image is visible the street where El Morro is located, part of Jardín Paseo de Ballajá, people, automobiles, palms, trees, streetlights, and boundary marker posts.

San Juan Transportation Office, Boy at the Construction Site

Construction of the San Juan Transportation Office building. At the construction site, a small boy can be seen without a shirt and with an object in this hands. On one side there are some concrete pieces and on the other side there is a pile of debris. In the background a bridge is visible and on the bridge, there is an automobile and three people.

Family Inside a House Made of Royal Palms Being Interviewed by a Social Worker

Family inside a house being interviewed by a social worker. The house is a bohio with walls and doors made of royal palms and tree branches pieces. There are five children and three adult women, one standing among the children, one in a hammock and the other one is the social worker.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building with Walls and Roof

In the foreground, the building with its finished walls and roof is visible. It has arches on the windows and entrances. Near the structure, there is construction material and equipment, including ladders, scaffold, and wood. In the background, to the right, there is another building.

Comerío Health Center, Mullions and Wooden Platforms

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The unfinished building is visible, with a flat roof and wooden falsework. Openings between the mullions, debris, and a ladder can be seen. On the roof, there are several wooden platforms. In the background, a mountain is visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Zinc Sheets

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. In the foreground, zinc and wooden panels are visible. A portion of the unplastered building is visible, featuring 'Miami' or louvered windows, eaves, pillars, door openings, and wooden scaffolding. Another building with double windows and a flat roof is also visible. In the background, the continuation of the construction stands out.

Comerío Health Center, Façade under Construction

Construction of the façade of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. Piles of construction sand, a worker, a ladder, and wooden falsework are visible. The building is single-story, featuring mullions, a flat roof, louvered windows, columns, and a covered entrance. The area between the mullions has a square design. A mountain is located in the background.

Military Hospital in Mayagüez

Spanish Military Hospital in Mayagüez. The building has perrons, a porch with three semicircular arches, colossal order pilasters, a frieze, and a cornice. It is engraved with the phrase: "Hospital Militar 1896." There are various men in front of the portico, some of the wearing a military uniform. After 1900, this building became a school.

Extension Bayamón District Hospital, Façade with Eaves

Extension of the Bayamón District Hospital where a straight and simple façade can be seen with a double door, eaves, and windows. The door has rectangular glass panes and the windows are louvered or "Miami" style windows. In the back, another building is visible with various windows (some of them with shutters). In front of the door, there are two low walls, one of them is a raised garden bed and the other is an entrance step. The surrounding grounds of the hospital are unpaved. In the background, trees can be seen.

Fajardo District Hospital, Side View with the Entrance

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. A two-story building with falsework and wooden scaffolding is visible. The main entrance is entirely covered in scaffolding. Piles of sand can be seen. The building features a flat roof, semicircular arches, casement windows, and window guards.

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Auxilio Mutuo Hospital

An aerial view of the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital. In the center, the original part of the building can be seen, which consists of a central structure and two symmetrical wings projecting from the façade. The main entrance features a portico with a staircase, and the roofs of this section have sloping designs. The ends of the hospital are later constructions, one with two floors and the other with three floors. In front of the building, there is a roundabout and green areas with trees. Several cars are parked in the vicinity.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00034

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Scaffolding and Zinc Roof

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. From the southwest view, a zinc roof and two portions of the building under construction can be seen. The hospital has two stories, balconies with metal railings, louvered windows, eaves, and flat roofs. Notable features include three wooden scaffolds, a zinc fence, and two posts in the background.

Comerío Health Center, Pier Formwork

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The erection of walls and the formwork for piers are visible. Wooden scaffolding, falsework, and exposed rebar are also visible.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00010

The Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. Ionic-style columns with spiral volutes supporting an entablature with an inscription in Spanish that reads "School of Art and Design" are visible. There are dentils, a ceiling with exposed beams, cornices, and an ornamented transom that can be partially observed. The color of the walls is mustard with white moldings. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Comerío Health Center, Ditches and Piles of Dirt

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The ditches being prepared for the hospital construction can be seen. Surrounding them are piles of dirt, pieces of wood, workers, and debris. In the background, there is a two-story building with a hip roof and several windows. Next to it, there is another building with a gabled roof. There are also palm trees and mountains in the vicinity.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Columns

Interior space of the laundry building. There are two columns in the center, to the left, a worker can be seen holding a tool. Next to him, there is what seems like electrical panels. On the floor nearby, a mixture and materials can be seen.

American Suppliers Corporation Land

Farming production land belonging to the American Suppliers Corporation. There is an extensive area of land with two elongated buildings and two houses close to each other. The buildings are made of wood and have gable roofs. There is a mountain that has written on it: "Smoke Lucky Strike 'It's toasted'". There are three men gathered at the farm, and in the distance there are trees, shrubs, and paths. Mr. Chardón and Mr. Fernández García visit the land before it was acquired by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA).

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Northeast View

Northeast view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of the unplastered building with wooden scaffolding is observed. It has two levels, window openings, eaves, and 'Miami' or louvered windows. Surrounding the area are construction materials, wooden panels, and a zinc fence that frames the work site. Workers are located in an opening on the second level. In the background, another building stands out with double windows, a gabled roof, and a porch. Additionally, mountains and palm trees are visible.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Scaffolding and Debris

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A building with a flat roof, louvered windows, scaffolding, semicircular arches, and tiled eaves is visible. The back of the building is two stories high, featuring a balcony with a railing, windows, single-leaf doors, a covered corridor with pillars, lamps, and a sidewalk with stairs. Surrounding the area, debris and a post stand out.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building, Wood Boards

Laundry building under construction. Construction material and equipment can be seen on site such as wood, wheelbarrows, and scaffolds. The building has a flat cover, and semicircular and flat arches. To the left, there are double doors installed. To the right, there are wooden frames protected under a roof. A wooden building can be seen in the background.

Comerío Health Center, Construction Materials

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. Various construction materials can be seen, including machinery, wooden scaffolding, and falsework. Additionally, a facility for handling concrete stands out. The building has some walls and mullions. A pier with exposed rebar is also visible.

Dental Work in One of the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration's Medical Centers

Dentist attending to a patient in one of the medical centers established by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration's (PRRA). In the room there is a chair for dental work and a tray with dental medical equipment. The building is made of wood and it has awning windows that open outward with awning hardware allowing them to remain open. Throughout the windows the outside of the place can be seen and another nearby building is blurred as well as land and mountains.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00044

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Walls and Falsework

Construction of the Medical Center in Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. The building is visible in the process of wall construction. The blocks forming the walls stand out, along with wooden frameworks, wheelbarrows, wooden panels, and a construction machine. The roof has wooden beams.

Comerío Health Center, Palm Trees and Rebar

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The initial stages of construction are visible. Visible are the wooden panels, piles of soil, exposed beams, and a wooden fence. Behind it, there are palm trees, trees, and mountains.

Comerío Health Center, Construction and Businesses

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. It is a one-story building with a flat roof, mullions, and louvered windows. A portion of the building is under construction. The spaces between the mullions feature a square design. In the background, two businesses are visible, with signs reading "Coca-Cola" and "Esso." One of the buildings has two levels, a balcony, and a tiled eave. A mountain with houses stands out.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Ditches and Falsework

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A building can be seen with falsework, scaffolding, and wooden framework. Workers are also visible. Additionally, ditches, wooden ramps, and exposed rods are visible.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00022

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00005

Facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. The building colors are mustard, white, and cream. The top part of the building has a cream and terracotta dome, white moldings, a lantern, cornices, and a pediment with entablature supported by columns and pilasters. The entablature has a sign in Spanish that reads "School of Art and Design." The building has green-colored double-leaf windows and doors and quoins on the corners of the walls. In front of the building are automobiles, a truck, and a streetlight. Roofs with cornices can be partially seen on the sides of the building. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension B Foundation

Construction of an extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, Extension B. The foundation stage can be seen, where there is a wooden fence marking the construction site, bars, and piles of soil. Behind it, a hospital building is visible with three-centered arches, various doors (one of them is a double door), and stains on the surface. Also, there is a cylindrical tower in the background with a double door and a window. Additionally, a tiled gable roof can be seen. Two workers, lampposts, a wheelbarrow, and palm trees are visible in the surrounding area as well as a sign that reads: "NO ESTACIONAR."

Utuado Hospital and Health Center, Interior Space

Construction of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Utuado. An interior space is visible featuring tiled walls and openings. There is water and stones on the floor. Some pipes are exposed.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Delivery Room

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. View of the inside of a delivery room under construction; the room has tiled walls, louvered windows, and a handing lamp. Two round openings can be seen with exposed cables.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00037

Comerío Health Center, Wall with Piers

Construction of the Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A low wall is visible with piers, exposed rebar, and falsework. Through the piers, a wall can be seen. There is debris nearby, and in the back, a mountain stands out.

Medical Center - Húcares Ward in Naguabo, Roof with Rebars

Construction of the Medical Center in the Húcares Ward in the municipality of Naguabo. The roof with wooden beams and steel rebars. Cables, poles, and trees are visible as well as a body of water.

Comerío Health Center, Ditch with Beams

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A trench with beams and dirt around it can be seen.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, West View

West view of the construction of the Hospital and the Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The building is viewed from an upper level where the square frame of its design stands out. Two flat roofs are visible, one of them is tiled. On the sides, parts of the building with louvered windows and flat overhangs protrude. Both sides have wooden falsework. The central structure is fully framed with wooden scaffolding, and window openings are also visible. Around the area, there are barrels, bricks, and cables hanging from one side to the other.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00036

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00016

The Former Insular Madhouse building in Old San Juan. A terracotta semi-spherical dome with a lantern, white moldings, and a pinnacle on the top can be observed. It has latticework windows in the lantern and drum. A roof with a small wall and air conditioning units can be observed. The Castillo San Felipe del Morro city wall and flagpoles with three flags can be observed in the distance. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Bayamón Municipal Hospital, Partial View From the Rear

Expansion and improvements to the Bayamón Municipal Hospital. Partial view of the completed three-story building. On one side there is a portico with tubular pillars and parts of the wall have brick cladding. On another side, there are eaves on the top of the persiennes on all three levels.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Operating Room

Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. View of the inside of the operating room where tiled walls, a hanging lamp, and louvered windows are visible. An uninstalled sink is also visible.

Comerío Health Center, Mullions

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. It is a one-story building with mullions, a flat roof, and louvered windows. The area between the mullions has a square design. The section connecting the visible side of the building is under construction. In the background, a post and a mountain stand out.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00029

Side facade of the old Beneficencia Asylum Building (Asilo de Beneficencia) located in the Ballajá neighborhood of Old San Juan. It was inaugurated in 1844 and designed by architect Pedro García and the engineer Santiago Cortijo. The building is representative of the Neoclassical architectural style. It is painted yellow, white, green, and brown. The upper half of the building has cornices, parapets, wooden lattice, double-leaf windows painted green and framed by flat moldings, and quoins. The lower half of the building has two brackets, green windows, and doors framed by flat moldings. On the right side of the image, there is a staircase with a grilled gate supported by various pillars, a sidewalk, and a fire hydrant. The old Beneficencia Asylum Building later on became the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.

Fajardo District Hospital, Workers and Machinery

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Workers can be seen digging and collecting soil and stones. Some wooden sticks delimiting the area are visible as well as a tower-shaped structure from which another triangle-shaped structure is hanging. Also, mountains, houses, and palm trees are visible.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Extension A with Piers

Construction of an extension of the Bayamón District Hospital, Extension A. In this stage, the piers with wooden falsework and scaffolding can be seen as well as the reinforcement rods and workers. Behind it, the hospital can be seen with its windows, double doors, and various levels. There are dirt piles.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Side View with Fence

Side view of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. The construction of the unplastered building is visible with wooden falsework and scaffolding. It features window openings, shutters, eaves, and pillars. The zinc fence framing the area and the sidewalk stand out. Additionally, there are piles of construction sand, materials, and exposed beams. In the background, mountains are visible, along with a portion of another building with a gabled roof and a double window.

Comerío Health Center, Pole and Metal Fence

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. A sidewalk can be seen and two women walking by. There is also a street. The building has a flat roof, mullions, and louvered windows. Next to it, there is a metal fence and a shed. Also, a pole and mountains are visible.

Beneficencia Asylum Building - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00021

Fajardo District Hospital, Finishing of the Second Story

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. The building is visible with wooden scaffolding and falsework. The finished portion of the building on the second level is visible, along with the workers who are working there. The hospital features openings and semicircular arches. Two tower-shaped structures and large piles of stones are also noticeable.

Guayama Hospital and Health Center, Central Construction

Construction of the central portion of the Hospital and Health Center in the municipality of Guayama. A wooden framework marking the space is visible. Workers can be seen performing various tasks such as pier formwork, trenching, and operating various machines. Pipes and mounds of earth stand out around them. The building surrounding it has a flat roof, eaves, blocks, louvered windows, and workers on its roof. On the left side, there is a wooden shed and a pile of construction materials.

Arecibo District Hospital Laundry Building and Worker

The laundry building is visible with its access doors. There are some that are covered and three have transoms and awnings. The windows are made of glass. There is a worker in front of the building, piled wood, and a cable can be seen running from one side to the other. The soil on the left seems to be flattened, and there is a wooden box and a tree. To the right, more wood can be see in the surroundings and a wooden building in the background.

Bayamón District Hospital Extension, Façade with Eaves and Doors

Extension of the Bayamón District Hospital where a straight and simple façade can be seen with a double door, eaves, and windows. The door has rectangular glass panes, the windows are louvered or "Miami" style windows. At the top, a portion of another building is visible with various windows and shutters, and a semicircular arch. In front of the door, there are two low walls. The grounds surrounding the hospital are unpaved. Trees can be seen in the background.

The Former Insular Madhouse - School of Art and Design - San Juan (Old San Juan) - 2011 00008

Partial view of the interior side facade of the Former Insular Madhouse in Old San Juan. It is a two-story building painted in mustard, cream, and white. It has cornices, arcades, green-colored wooden double-leaf doors, balusters, quoin, and a wall streetlight. A fence and a gate with grilles and columns can be observed. There are also construction materials and some tables. The Polvorín de Santa Elena can be partially seen in the distance, as well as the ocean and Isla de Cabras, located in the municipality of Toa Baja. Later on, the building became known as the School of Art and Design.

Arecibo Directors and Doctors Residences

Construction of the residences for directors and doctors in Arecibo. Various stages of the project can be seen, such as trench creation, foundation work, and wall assembly. Falsework, rebar, and a chute extending through part of the construction are visible. Surrounding the area are workers engaged in various tasks. In the background, there is a car and two buildings, one of which is the Arecibo District Hospital. This hospital is a multi-level structure featuring semicircular arches, windows, and ornamental moldings. To the left stands another building made of wood and zinc, with a sign that reads: "Puerto Rico Construction Co. Contratistas." The sea is notably visible.

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Fajardo District Hospital, Columns

Construction of the District Hospital in the municipality of Fajardo. Three columns are visible with ornamental columns and scrolls. In the background, there is a hospital with falsework and wooden scaffolding.

Arecibo District Hospital Nurses Residence, Main Façade

Main façade of the nurses residence at the Arecibo District Hospital. It is a two-story building with an entrance in the center marked by arcades and awnings. Above there are two double-leaf louvered windows and fanlights with semicircular arches. To both sides of the building, there is a series of glass windows and, on the second floor, there are double door windows with a ledge and fanlights. In various areas, a pipe installed vertically serves as drainage.

Comerío Health Center, Formwork for the Piers

Health Center in the municipality of Comerío. The formwork for piers, exposed beams, and wooden falsework can be seen. Workers are engaged in various tasks. Surrounding the construction are materials such as wood, wheelbarrows, sacks, and machinery. In the background, a shed stands out, and on the mountain, there is another wooden shed with a gable roof. There is also a building with tiled eaves, louvered windows, and a roof with railings. The land surrounding the construction, with mountains and trees, is visible.