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Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2014 00003

Front view of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, flanked by a tower on each side and a roof made of corrugated metal sheets. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the first floor you can distinguish an end of the garage supported with brackets, matched with a lambrequin and to the left far end a three-lobed opening framed with flat moldings. In addition, on the second floor you can distinguish rectangular windows framed with flat moldings and crowned with sunrise transoms. The tower is matched with a lambrequin that extends through the corbel. Similarly, it repeats on the skylight border where you can distinguish lattice style windows made of wood. Since the Parque de Bombas is connected to the rear part of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe you can distinguish one of the domes and the fence that surrounds it. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

San Felipe Apóstol Cathedral

Main façade view of the San Felipe Apóstol Cathedral. A staircase provides access to the parish from the sidewalk. Four decorative columns that project from the wall can be seen on the façade. An arch decorated with a sunrise transom constitutes the frame of the wooden door. There are windows with stained glass on both sides, while a saint can be seen on the window in the center. The cornice and acroteria can also be seen.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00002

Tower with clock of the Parish San Carlos Borromeo (catholic faith), Aguadilla. It is a square tower with chamfered corners. It has a round clock with roman numerals, two openings with the shape of semicircular arch, a cornice, a dome that also have openings with the shape of semicircular arch and a round finish at the top. The openings are covered with metallic mesh. The tower is painted cream color with white details.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00002

Parish San José in Aibonito. Detail of the clock tower. It can be observed two of the three levels of the tower. On the second level there is a wooden window with pointed arch shape and above it, a cornices with dentils. On the third level there is the clock and above it there is another cornice with dentils, pyramid roof and a pinnacle on each corner. On the roof there is a rounded decoration en relief and a finish at the top.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe - Ponce - 2014 00002

Lateral and rear view of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe located in the coastal city of Ponce. The cathedral has two levels made of masonry and brick with characteristics of the Neoclassic style. Right behind the cathedral you can see the old Parque de Bombas of Ponce distinguished by its polychrome design made of wood and corrugated metal sheets roof. Now then, the lateral facade of the cathedral has buttress, windows covered with storm shutters and a continuous entablature on which rests a low parapet. In addition, there are two spherical domes crowned with lanterns. Aside from that, the cathedral is flanked by two belfry towers divided in three sections. They have square bases, the second level has square openings framed with protruding moldings, crowned with semicircular entablatures and presided with balustrades. The third section shows double wooden windows under semicircular arches that in turn they are framed with moldings, crowned with keystones and entablatures. Additionally, they are flanked with pairs of fluted columns that support the entablatures. The following tower sections are hexagonal and are decorated with cornices, moldings, friezes with garlands and amphorae. Likewise, the domes show stained glass oculus framed with moldings. In turn, the domes are crowned with semicircular opening lanterns and crosses. On the surroundings you can also distinguish parked vehicles. The beginning of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe dates back to 1670 when it was just a royal palm chapel, it was closed in 1820 due to the bad conditions of the building. The start of the current church construction dates back to 1835 and it was inaugurated in 1839. Nonetheless, the 1918 earthquake destroyed both towers which is the reason why it had to be rebuilt with a new design between 1918 and 1937. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Subsequently, it was restored again in 1992.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00001

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. This church has characteristics of the styles Neoclassic and Gothic. Its main facade is distinguished by its three vertical sections, standing out the central section of two levels. On the first level is the access entrance and is compound of a pointed arch framed by pilasters and moldings. While on the second level there are two coupled windows and a gable with cornice and a cross at the top. There are two three-level towers on the sides. They have pointed arch windows on the first and second level. One of the towers shows a clock on the third level, while the other has a belfry and presents coupled windows. Both towers have cornices with dentils and pyramid roofs with pinnacles on each corner. The church has a fence with a pedestrian gate and an entrance for vehicles. It is painted with gray and white shades with the windows and the roofs of the towers with terracotta color. Additionally, it can be observed three vehicles traveling on the street in front of the church.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2017 00013

View of the interior of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the interior you can distinguish a double stair covered with wood and ornamental balustrades with wooden handrails supported by newels. You can also see vintage pieces for extinguish the fire. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00014

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of one of the lamps that hangs from the arches of the nave of the church. It is a chandelier made of metal with seven lamps with candle shape. Apart from the lamp, you can see a church bench close to the wall.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00007

Parish San José in Aibonito. It can be observed the nave of the church, view from the back part. The nave is delimited by two arcades with square piers and they have pilasters with capitals. Above the arcade there is a cornice and above it there is a clerestory. The ceiling has wooden beams. The central hallway is between two rows of benches with kneelers and at the end of the hallway you can see the main altar. Also, there are some chairs. The floor is made of terrazzo and the tiles from the middle of the hallway have a darker color. The walls are white with yellow borders and details.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2017 00010

View of the interior of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the interior you can distinguish an open area with wooden counter and a mockup of the building. There is also a double stair covered with wood with ornamental balustrade with wooden handrails that extend up to the second floor supported by newels. Aside from that, on the walls you can distinguish framed photos, lattice style windows made of wood, a decorative frieze, a wooden lambrequin and sunrise transoms made of glass. In turn, on the second floor you can see several lion figures. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parroquia San Fernando Rey

Main facade of the Catholic Church Parroquia San Fernando Rey of Carolina. At the bottom part you can see the entrance double door. Additionally, you can observe four decorative pilasters. Above you can see a stained glass and an oculus with six small pilasters. At the upper part of the tower you can see a hole from the area where is supposed to be the bells. At the background, you can distinguish several buildings, of which the city hall stand out at the left background.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00014

Parish San Carlos Borromeo (catholic faith) in Aguadilla, upper part of the main facade. You can observe, in the center, a white oculus with a stained glass with the image of a white dove. On both sides there are two voussoirs and in the center a cornice above which there is a curved pediment with a cross made of metal on the top. The wall is cream color.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2014 00005

Front view of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape flanked by a tower on each side and a roof made of corrugated metal sheets. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the first floor you can distinguish the garage supported by a columns where there are vintage vehicles and the border decorated with a lambrequin. On each far end you can see three-lobed openings framed with flat moldings. In addition, on the second floor you can distinguish rectangular windows framed with flat moldings and crowned with sunrise transoms. There are also sunrise transoms with different sizes and an inscription that says: "Parque de Bombas 1883". The towers are matched with a lambrequin that extends through the corbel. Similarly, it repeats on the tower borders. Aside from that, in the surroundings you can distinguish the Plaza Las Delicias decorated with light poles, benches and garden areas. Additionally, you can see the paved street being traveled by vehicles and the buildings that surrounds it. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00006

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of one of the wall lamps of the facade of the church. It is made of black color metal with spirals on the bracket and at the base of the lamp. It has a design of crown at the top.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00004

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of the superior corner of one of the towers of the church. It can be observed a cornice with dentils and a triangular pinnacle with a sphere at the top. The tower is painted with gray shades and the sphere of the pinnacle is terracotta color.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2017 00011

View of the interior of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the interior you can distinguish an open area with wooden counter and a mockup of the building. There is also a double stair covered with wood and ornamental balustrades with wooden handrails that go up to the second floor. Aside from that, on the walls you can distinguish framed photos, double lattice style windows made of wood, a decorative frieze, a wooden lambrequin and glass sunrise transoms. In turn, on the second floor you can see several lion figures and standing person. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2014 00002

Front view of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape flanked by a tower on each side and a roof made of corrugated metal sheets. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the first floor you can distinguish the garage supported with columns and the border decorated with a lambrequin. You can also see a three-lobed opening framed with flat moldings. In addition, on the second floor you can distinguish rectangular windows framed with flat moldings and crowned with sunrise transoms. There are also sunrise transoms with different sizes and an inscription that says: "Parque de Bombas 1883". The towers are matched with a lambrequin that extends through the corbel. Similarly, it repeats on the skylight border where you can also distinguish lattice style windows made of wood. Since the Parque de Bombas is attached to the rear part of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe you can distinguish its domes crowned with lanterns, the belfry towers and the fence that surrounds it. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas from the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00010

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of a holy water stoup installed on one of the piers of the arcade from the nave. The stoup of made of light brown color marble and it has a base with leaf motif.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla 2013 00004

Detail of the top of the dome tower of the belfry of the Parish San Carlos Borromeo in Aguadilla. It is an oval finish of black color above an octagonal dome of cream color.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00013

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of one of the oculus of the clerestory from the church. It has a stained glass with flower shape with the color red, white and blue with black borders. You can appreciate that the wall is painted white with yellow borders.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00008

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. It can be observed one of the side hallways of the church that is divided of the nave by an arcade. The piers of the arcade are squared. On both sides of the hallway there are pilasters that goes up to the ceiling. It has wooden beams that are exposed. Additionally there are two rows of black color chairs close to the arcade and some more aligned to the wall, between two flower arrangements. At the end of the hallway you can see a statue of the Virgin, while on the wall that is parallel to the chairs there is a statue of Jesus and an open double door made of wood. Also, above the columns there are speakers and monitors.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00001

Detail of the capital of one column in the inside of the Parish San Carlos Borromeo (catholic faith) in Aguadilla. Through the arches on each side of the column you can see a wall and also appreciate the roof that has brown beams made of wood.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00005

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Details of the clock of one of the towers of the church. It is rounded with the numbers and the clock hands in black color. Above the clock there is a semicircular molding and above it you can see the dentils of the tower cornice.

San Carlos Borromeo Church

Façade of the San Carlos Borromeo Catholic church. The three doors to enter the church are visible. Each of the doors is adorned with stained glass windows. The main entrance has four decorative columns. There is a tower on the left with a clock, and another tower on the right. The fence is destroyed. Various houses with windows and balustrades are visible to the left of the church. A building is partially visible on the right.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00008

Parish San Carlos Borromeo (catholic faith) in Aguadilla. You can see the main facade of one of the side walls. The facade if formed by a portico, two doors, an oculus and a pediment. The portico has two pairs of pilasters of light brown color and a cornice that frame a glass door with the shape or lancet arch. It is flanked by other two glass doors, also with the shape of lancet arch, the arches have capitals and cornices. In the upper part of the facade there is a white oculus, spiral designs and a curve pediment with a cross at the top. Additionally, the building has two asymmetric towers, one of them is squared with chamfered corners and a clock, semicircular arches openings and a dome with a round finish. The other one is an octagonal belfry with semicircular arches windows, possess a cornice with finishes on each corner and a pointed dome with an oval finish. The side wall has a door of semicircular arch and a small window. There are wall lamps on the sides of every door. The church has a cement fence with grilles and a metal gate. The wall is cream color. The architectonic style of this church is Neoclassic with Neo-gothic and Neo-baroque elements.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00009

Parish San Carlos Borromeo in Aguadilla. Partial view of the nave. On one side you can see a semicircular arcade with rounded columns with pedestals and square capitals painted white. On each intrados of the columns there is a ceiling lamp. From the other side there are wall piers in which there are speakers and wooden frames with scenes of the Way of the Cross. In the center there is a row of church benches and at the background you can see an altar. The altar has a wooden retable with an image of the Virgin in the center, a table with tablecloth and two pedestals with two statues of angels. The roof is made with wooden beams exposed.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2017 00004

View of the interior of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the interior you can distinguish a vintage firefighter vehicle and a double stair. The stair is covered with wood and has ornamental balustrades with wooden handrails supported with newels. On the walls you can distinguish framed photos. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Main Nave of the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

Glance along the nave of the Catholic Church Metropolitan Church Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. At the ground you can see the checkered floor and the benches. On each side you can see the semicircular arches formed by piers and pilasters. Over the altar you can see the shape of the dome. Both the dome interior and arches are decorated with trompe l'oeils. At the altar you can observe the paschal candles, the bishop chair, the cross and three stained glass.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00012

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of the clerestory of the church. You can see the area between the arcade of the nave and the roof that is delimited by two cornices. There are two oculus with stained glass with different colors with flower shape.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe - Ponce - 2014 00004

Lateral and rear view of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe located in the coastal city of Ponce. The cathedral has two levels made of masonry and brick with characteristics of the Neoclassic style. Right behind the cathedral you can see the old Parque de Bombas of Ponce distinguished by its polychrome design made of wood and corrugated metal sheets roof. Now then, the lateral facade of the cathedral has buttress, windows covered with storm shutters and a continuous entablature on which rests a low parapet. In addition, there are three spherical domes crowned with lanterns. Aside from that, the cathedral is flanked by two belfry towers divided in three sections. They have square bases, the second level has square openings framed with protruding moldings, crowned with semicircular entablatures and presided by balustrades. The third section shows double wooden windows under semicircular arches that in turn they are framed with moldings, crowned with keystones and entablatures. Additionally, they are flanked with pairs of fluted columns that support the entablatures. The following sections are hexagonal and are decorated with cornices, moldings, a frieze with garlands and amphorae. Likewise, the domes show stained glass oculus framed with moldings. In turn, the domes are crowned with semicircular openings lanterns and crosses. On the surroundings you can also distinguish parked vehicles, buildings in the distance and a fence modulated by light poles. The beginning of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe dates back to 1670 when it was just a royal palm chapel, it was closed in 1820 due to the bad conditions of the building. The start of the current church construction dates back to 1835 and it was inaugurated in 1839. Nonetheless, the 1918 earthquake destroyed both towers which is the reason why it had to be rebuilt with a new design between 1918 and 1937. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Subsequently, it was restored again in 1992.

Cathedral of the Sweet Name of Jesus

Facade view of the catholic church Sweet Name of Jesus Cathedral at Caguas. There are stairs with handrails that gives access to the entrance area. There you can see three wooden doors that form decorated arches with sunrise transoms. At the lower part of the towers you can distinguish a window with stained glass, in addition of other wooden doors connected to the towers. Above the entrance doors you can observe a hallway kind of like a balcony with columns that form arches. The left tower has a clock. The tip of the towers and the pediment have crosses. The roofs are decorated with roofing tiles. To the right you can see the left side of the catholic private school Notre Dame and to the left, several houses.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2017 00012

View of the interior of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the interior you can distinguish an open area where there is a vintage firefighter vehicle and tools to extinguish the fire. There is also a double stair covered with wood and ornamental balustrades with wooden handrails that go up to the second floor. Aside from that, on the walls you can distinguish framed photos, double lattice style windows made of wood, a decorative frieze, a wooden lambrequin and a glass sunrise transom. In turn, you can see on the second floor several lions figures and a standing person. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla 2013 00006

Partial view of the main facade of the Parish San Carlos Borromeo in Aguadilla. You can observe a main entrance with glass door with lancet arch, the arch has capitals. It is framed by two pairs of rounded pilasters over two square bases of light brown color and with a cornice on the top. Above the cornice there is an oculus of white color. This entrance is flanked by other two glass doors, also with lancet arch shape, the arches have capitals and cornices. The three doors have stained glass with religious images and in the oculus there is a stained glass with the image of a dove. The wall is cream color. The architectonic style of this church is Neoclassic with Neo-gothic and Neo-baroque.

Designed Camelback, Four-door Façade

View of a paved street in the town of Mayagüez. In the foreground, there is a two-story house made of wood over concrete. The house is built over a concrete low wall with an oculi design. The first level of the house has a porch surrounded by a wooden railing supported by slim wooden columns. The house has several double wooden windows with louvers and glass panes. Above the doors, there are glass sunrise transoms. On the second level, there is a smaller wooden attic with a zinc roof. It has jalousie windows surrounded by wooden moldings. Along the street, there are more rowhouses with similar characteristics. Some are one-story and wooden, others are two-story and made of concrete. On the street in front of the houses, there are parked cars and cars passing.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla 2013 00005

Detail of the top of the clock tower dome of the Parish San Carlos Borromeo in Aguadilla. It is a round finish of black color above a dome of cream color. You can appreciate part of the cornice of the tower, above which there is a black bird.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2014 00004

Front and lateral view of the old Parque de Bombas located on Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape, flanked by a tower on each side and a roof made of corrugated metal sheets. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the first floor you can distinguish a three-lobed opening framed with flat moldings. In addition, on the second floor you can distinguish rectangular windows framed with flat moldings and crowned with sunrise transoms. The tower is matched with a lambrequin that extends through the corbel. Similarly, it repeats on the skylight border. Since the Parque de Bombas is connected to the rear part of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe you can distinguish part of it. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 it was used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00009

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. View from the superior part of the nave from the church. You can see two arches, a pilaster, the cornice, the clerestory, two oculus with colored stained glass, a hanging lamp and the ceiling, which it has wooden beams that are exposed.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe - Ponce - 2014 00001

Lateral and rear view of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe located in the coastal city of Ponce. The cathedral has two floors made of masonry and brick with characteristics of the Neoclassic style. Right behind the cathedral you can see the old Ponce Parque de Bombas, distinguished by its polychrome design made of wood and corrugated metal sheets roof. Now then, the cathedral lateral facade has buttress, windows covered with storm shutters and a continuous entablature above which it rest a low parapet. In addition, there are two spherical domes crowned with lanterns. Aside from that, the cathedral is flanked by two belfry towers divided with entablatures in three sections. They have square bases, the second level has square openings framed with protruding moldings, crowned with semicircular entablatures and presided by balustrades. The third section shows double wooden windows under semicircular arches that at in turn they are framed with moldings, crowned with keystones and entablatures. Additionally, there are flanked by pairs of fluted columns that support the entablature. The next section of the tower is hexagonal and is decorated with cornices, moldings, a frieze with garlands and amphorae. Likewise, the domes show stained glass oculus framed with moldings. In turn, the domes are crowned with semicircular openings lanterns and crosses. On the surroundings you can also distinguish parked vehicles. The beginning of the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe dates back to 1670 when it was just a royal palm chapel, it was closed in 1820 due to the bad conditions of the building. The start of the current church construction dates back to 1835 and it was inaugurated in 1839. Nonetheless, the 1918 earthquake destroyed both towers which is the reason why it had to be rebuilt with a new design between 1918 and 1937. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Subsequently, it was restored again in 1992.

Parish San Carlos Borromeo - Aguadilla - 2013 00007

Parish San Carlos Borromeo (catholic faith) in Aguadilla, view of the interior. You can observe an altar with wooden retables and a table with altar cloth on which there are several candles and a metal container with a mantilla. On both sides of the table there are two wooden pedestals with two statues of angels. On one wall there is a candlestick with a candle and a shelf with an image of the Divine Child. Next to it there is a wall pier with an image of the Way of the Cross and a small speaker. From the other side of the altar, above another wall pier there is another larger speaker. You can see part of a marble baptismal font. The altar is delimited with a wooden balustrade of a small height and in front of it there is a prie-dieu.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00011

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Nave of the church view from the gallery of the choir. It can be observed the arcades that delimits the area. The arcades have square piers and the piers have pilasters with capitals. Above the arcades there is a cornice and above it, the clerestory. The ceiling have wooden beams. The central hallway is between two rows of benches with kneelers and at the end of the hallway you can see the main altar. The altar is made of wood with golden color details. An arch separates the nave of the altar and above it you can read the word "Cesarea". The floor is made of terrazzo, the tiles of the hallways have a darker color. The walls are white with yellow borders and details. There is a hanging lamp like a chandelier at the center of the nave and other smaller located below the arcades.

Parish San José - Aibonito - 2013 00003

Parish San José (catholic faith) in Aibonito. Detail of the finish at the top of the pyramid roof of one of the towers. The superior part of the roof is terracotta color and the finish is gray color that has a square shape with a sphere at the top.

Parque de Bombas - Ponce - 2014 00001

Lateral and front view of the old Parque de Bombas located in the Plaza Las Delicias from the coastal city of Ponce. The building has two floors made of wood with rectangular shape flanked by a tower on each side and roof made of corrugated metal sheets. Its design has characteristics of the Moorish and Victorian Gothic styles from which it stand out the polychrome created with black and red stripes. On the first floor you can distinguish an end of the garage where there is an old vehicle and to the right far end a tree-lobed opening framed with flat moldings. In addition, on the second floor you can distinguish rectangular windows framed with flat moldings and crowned with sunrise transoms. The tower is matched with a lambrequin that extends through the corbel. Similarly, it repeats on the skylight where you can also distinguish lattice style windows made of wood. You can slightly distinguish the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe since the Parque de Bombas is connected to the rear part of the church. The old Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 as a central hall for a fair. It was officially designated as Parque de Bombas of the city of Ponce in 1885, housing the volunteer firefighters. Years later, in 1984 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1990 is used as a museum in honor and commemoration of the firefighters from the city of Ponce.