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Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez -2012 00034

Detail of a balustrade on the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The balustrade is interrupted by pedestals that show panels. This balustrade delimits a balcony. The surface of this building section if light blue and white. In addition, presents signs of deterioration due to stains. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00023

Stair and tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. Parallel to the stair, stands out a balustrade interrupted with a column. The stair is covered with a series of boxes, tubes, paint buckets, among other debris. In the background, on the first floor, you can see a door that integrates grilles. Through the door there is a person. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00001

View of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. At the foreground, to the right far end you can distinguish a two-story building with double wooden doors and overhang balconies supported with brackets. In front there is a paved street with light poles and standing people. On the other side of the traveled street there is the public square Federico Degetau decorated with garden areas, benches and light poles. Aside from that, in the background there is the building from the Banco de Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic style. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked with pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, rose windows, dentils and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through a rectangular framed door, crowned with entablatures and flanked by Corinthian Order fluted columns. Above this you can also see an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. In addition, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00013

Detail of a tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red. This tiling covers part of the pedestal of a column and half of the wall that elevates parallel to a stair. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and also integrates moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2011 00003

Details of the second and third floor from the facade of the building known as La Bolsa located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The building has three levels of height and its corner has a curved or chamfered shape. In addition, it combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles, and also integrates moorish ornaments like stringcourses that is located above the door and the spiral ornament. The doors and windows from the second floor have double leaf, whereas the doors are arched. The windows from the third floor integrate moldings. You can also see classic pilasters, paired brackets and dentils. The building surface is light blue with white details. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality its two upper floors.

Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño - 2014 00003

View of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño located in front of the public square in the coastal city of Ponce. At the foreground, you can see an end of the Old Banco de Ponce with two floors and characteristics of the Beaux Arts. On the other side you can distinguish the building of the Banco de Ahorro Ponceño, which it is chamfered, has two floors made of masonry and concrete with characteristics of the Beaux Arts style. Nonetheless, the exterior facade is divided in three levels. On the first level it has windows under semicircular arches covered with iron grilles, crowned with keystones and a door under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a glass transom. The second floor has double doors with French style framed with ornamental moldings and presided by balustrades. In addition, they are articulated by Corinthian Order fluted pilasters that go up to the additional level and support an continuous entablature decorated with garlands, dentils, an upper overhang cornice with brackets and an inscription that says: "Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño". The third level has a railing with balusters between pediments with medallions with stained glass, the one in the middle has a clock, all of them have ornamental moldings and in relief details. At the same time, the roof has dormer shape. The Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño was established in 1895, however, it was not until 1924 and 1925 when this emblematic building was built. It remained in use until 1978 when the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico and Banco Santander bought its shares. Despite that, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, since 2022 is the headquarters of the news media, La Perla del Sur.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00004

Detail of the railing from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The railing is distinguished by the foliage spiral motifs and rings. Through the railing is visible the double leaf door, the windows with louvers and columns with ornamental panels. The house surface is blue with gray and white details. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2011 00002

Facade of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. This building has three levels of height and its corner has a curved or chamfered shape. In addition, it combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles, and also integrates moorish ornaments. The main door has double leaf with ornamental panels and glass above the transom, at the same time is flanked by pilasters with vertical flutings. On the pilasters upper part there are brackets with spiral motifs that works as support and ornament to the cantilever balconies with balustrades that make the second floor stand out. This floor also shows double doors and windows, classic pilasters, brackets, cornices and spiral ornaments. The transition from the second floor to the third one is accentuated with a series of dentils and a molding. The third floor windows also have double leaf with arch and rectangle shape, in addition, they have white moldings. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00013

Facade of a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street in Mayagüez. The house is a single story made of matched lumber and is elevated on a podium. The facade is distinguished by a metal railing interrupted by columns decorated with panels and white stripes. Above the columns also stands out a joint of paired square motifs made of decorative wood. The eave rests on brackets and the roof is a hipped roof made of zinc. The roof highest part is accentuated with an extension with roof made of zinc and a window that integrates luminaries and glass. The main door is double leaf with a fanlight and geometric motifs. The windows are made with three louver panels and glass leaves. Between the door and one of the windows is notable the number "202", while below the eave stand out a sign that indicates: "Hector A. Rivera Insurance, Corp.". On the side of the house there is a gate that gives access to a type of garage accentuated with columns with curve brackets. The residence surface is blue with white details. In front of the house is partially visible an automobile and on one end is notable a building with signs that say: "Avon Centro de Ventas y Servicio". This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00007

Detail of the columns on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns have fluted details, lanterns and lightbulbs attached and, on the upper part, from the capital you can see the brackets. The beams and the coffered ceiling are notable. The doors and the window are double painted green. One of the doors have a semicircular arch shape. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00012

Detail of a stair and tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets. The tiling has a moorish style and is articulated with arabesque with blue, green and red shades on a white background. The stair landing is delimited with a white column. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, it also integrates moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2013 00001

Lateral view of the Old Banco de Ponce building located in the coastal city of Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics from the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic styles. The lateral facade shows windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, rose windows and dentils. In the front part you can also distinguish a Corinthian Order fluted column. Aside from that, to the left far end separated by the well known Callejón del Amor or Paseo Antonio S. Arias you can distinguish an end from the building of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño characterized by its entrance through a chamfered corner and its characteristics from the Beaux Arts style. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00020

Detail of a stain glass on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The stain glass shows floral motifs with the green, yellow and white shades. This stain glass is flanked by pilasters with flutings and brackets on the capital area. The wall surface where these elements are located is white and light yellow. This building combines elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish ornamental elements. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00014

Detail of the tiling that is paired with the stair on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. You can also see the treads, a painting bucket, a stick and an atomizer. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and also integrates moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building, was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Perla Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2011 00005

Detail of an ornamental tile panel on the facade of La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tile that forms the panel is characterized by showing arabesques with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders are red with blue edges. In the middle it has a metal plaque. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00006

View of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. At the foreground, there are people walking on the street and vehicles traveling. Aside from that, to the right far end there is the building of the Bank of Ponce. The building has three levels made with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic styles. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, dentils, rose windows and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through a rectangular door framed, crowned with an entablature and flanked by Corinthian Order fluted columns. Above the entrance you can also distinguish an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". Aside from that, to the left far end separated by the well known Callejón del Amor or Paseo Antonio S. Arias, you can distinguish the building of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño characterized by its entrance through a chamfered corner and characteristics of the Beaux Arts. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00009

Detail of one of the upper floors from La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. This floor of the building is distinguished by a balustrade interrupted with columns that meet with the coffered ceiling beams. Additionally, a door and a pair of windows are notable. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00027

Ornamental details of the curve corner on the facade of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. From this section of the facade stands out a pilaster that has fluted shaft, paired brackets, a stringcourse decorated with Moorish motifs, a series of dentils, a cornice and several double leaf windows. The building surface is blue with white details. The building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00021

Detail of a stain glass on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The stain glass shows floral motifs with green, yellow and white shades. This building combines elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish ornamental elements. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Casa Armstrong Poventud

Architectural drawing of the Casa Armstrong Poventud located on the Unión street from the coastal city of Ponce. The house has two levels above an exposed stone base. On the first floor the house has an entrance through an ornate double door under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a sunrise transom and a keystone. The main entrance is flanked by two caryatids above decorated brackets and windows under double arches framed with moldings, supported with compound pilasters and presided by balustrades. Each far end has compound pilasters that go up to the second floor and support a continuous entablature. Similarly, the second floor has three semicircular arches with double doors framed with moldings, crowned with sunrise transoms and keystones. The three arches are presided by balconets, the ones on the far ends with ornamental iron balustrades and the one in the middle with a masonry balustrade. In addition, the balconies are flanked by compound pilasters that at the same time support a continuous entablature with brackets, an ornamental frieze, a continuous cornice and a parapet with amphorae. Aside from that, to the right far end the house has a garage presided by an ornamental grille gate. This garage has an additional level that has an open rooftop on the second floor surrounded by an ornamental grille. You can also distinguish a logo with an inscription that says: "PRHBDS". The well known Casa de las Cariátides was built in 1899 to the family of sir Carlos Armstrong Toro, the founder of the Banco de Ponce and Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño. After the 1918 earthquake it was restored and it was added the garage space. Years later, in 1986 was sold to the government and restored hence in 1987 was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00003

View of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the city of Ponce. At the foreground, to the right far end you can distinguish a two-story building decorated with ornamental moldings and overhang balconies with metallic balustrades supported with brackets. In front there is a paved sidewalk with light poles, on the other side of the traveled street there is the public square Federico Degetau decorated with garden areas, benches and light poles. Aside from that, in the background there is the building of the Banco de Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic style. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked with pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third floor and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, dentils, rose windows and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through a rectangular framed door, crowned with an entablature and flanked by Corinthian Order fluted columns. In addition, above the entrance you can distinguish an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - 2012 00004

Half-turn stair on the interior of La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The stair has metal railings with black spiral or arabesque motifs. The middle section of the stair is interrupted with a column that meets with coffered ceiling beams. On one of the walls you can see a scenery painting. In addition, you can see two doors and a window. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. Additionally, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2011 00004

Portal of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The door has double leaf with ornamental panels and a glass above the transom. This is door is framed with a surbased arch and flanked by pilasters with flutings and panels with moorish tiles details. The pilasters upper part shows brackets with spirals that works as support and ornament to the second floor cantilever balcony, which integrates a balustrade. This building has a chamfered or curved corner with three floors of height. In addition, it combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles, and moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century, also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00011

Half-turn stair on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The stair has the far ends from its starting step with a curved shape. The railings are black with spiral or arabesque motifs. The railing is interrupted with a white column that goes up and meets with the coffered and cove ceilings. On one side of the stair stands out the painting of a scenery, while on the opposite side you can see a wooden door. The floor surrounding the stair is made of terrazzo. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00028

Details of the balconies and lateral facade from the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets in the municipality of Mayagüez. From this section of the facade stands out the brackets with spiral shape that give support to the overhangs of the balcony with balustrades. You can also see a geometric motif grille, a tile panel with arabesque motif and the eave. Parallel to the sidewalk there are several automobiles parked. The building surface is light blue with white details. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00019

Detail of some grilles on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The floor grille shows a crossed pattern, while the one on the side presents a vertical and horizontal stripe pattern. Both grilles are oxidized. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and Moorish ornamental details. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Casa Armstrong Poventud - 2014 00001

Front view of the Casa Armstrong Poventud located on the Unión street from the coastal city of Ponce. The house has two levels made of masonry above an exposed stone base. At the foreground, you can distinguish the headquarters of the cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe, the paved sidewalk and parked vehicles on the street. Aside from that, on the first floor of the house there is an entrance through a double wooden door under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a sunrise transom and a keystone. The main entrance is flanked by two caryatids above decorated brackets and wooden windows under double arches framed with moldings, supported by compound pilasters and presided by balustrades. Each far end has pilasters with compound capitals that go up to the second floor and support a continuous entablature. Similarly, the second floor has three semicircular arches with double wooden doors with moldings, crowned with sunrise transoms and keystones. The arches are presided by balconets, the ones from the far ends with ornamental iron railings and the one in the middle with a masonry balustrade. In addition, the balconies are flanked by compound pilasters that at the same time support a continuous entablature with brackets, an ornamental frieze, a continuous cornice and a parapet with amphorae. At the same time, to the right far end, the house has a garage presided by a metallic grille gate framed with moldings. This garage has another level, where is located a rooftop on the second floor surrounded by ornamental iron grilles. You can also see adjacent houses and buildings with different characteristics. The well known Casa de las Cariátides was built in 1899 to the family of sir Carlos Armstrong Toro, the founder of the Banco de Ponce and Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño. After the 1918 earthquake it was restored and it was added the garage space. Years later, in 1986 it was sold to the government and restored, hence in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00026

Detail of the lateral facade from the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. From this section stand out the balconies with balustrades, double leaf doors, classic pilasters and the paired brackets. Above the pilasters there is a stringcourse decorated with Moorish motifs and moldings with spiral motifs. The transition from the second floor to the third floor is accentuated with a series of dentils and a cornice. The third floor is distinguished by showing several double leaf windows, of which some of them are framed with arches and white moldings. The eave is supported with paired brackets. The building surface is light blue with white details. This building combines Neoclassical, Art Deco and Moorish architectural elements. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00008

Detail of a balustrade and columns on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns have fluted details and they elevate until they meet with the coffered ceiling beams. It is also visible a rolling door. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño - 2014 00002

Close up view of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño located in front of the public square in the coastal city of Ponce. The building is chamfered, has two floors made of masonry and concrete with characteristics of the Beaux Arts style. Nonetheless, the exterior facade is divided in three levels. On the first level, it has windows under semicircular arches covered with iron grilles, crowned with keystones and a door under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a glass transom. The second level has double doors with French style framed with ornamental moldings and presided by balustrades. In addition, they are articulated by Corinthian order fluted pilasters that go up to the additional level that supports a continuous entablature decorated with garlands, dentils, an upper overhang cornice with brackets and an inscription that says: "Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño". The third level has a railing with balusters between three pediments with medallions with stained glass, the one in the middle with a clock. All of them have ornamental moldings and in relief details. At the same time, the roof has dormer shape. The Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño was established in 1895, however, it was not until 1924 and 1925 when this emblematic building was built. It remained in use until 1978 when the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico and the Banco Santander bought its shares. Despite that, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, since 2022 it is the headquarters of the news media, La Perla del Sur.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2013 00002

Close up view of the building from the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic styles. The lateral facade has French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Oder fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, dentils, rose windows and more French windows. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00032

Columns decorated on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns shows arabesque motifs tiles in the base, shaft and capital area. These columns elevate and meet with the coffered ceiling beams. You can also see several boxes, white wooden frames with "A" shape, among other debris. In addition, in the ceiling there are several vents. The building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00009

Window from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The window has three panels with louvers, panels with glass and a fanlight window with square motif. The fanlight window from the main door is also partially visible. The house is made of matched lumber and shows a railing as part of its facade. The house surface is blue with white details. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Casa Armstrong Poventud - 2013

Lateral and front view of the Casa Armstrong Poventud located on the Unión street from the coastal city of Ponce. The house has two levels made of masonry above an exposed stone base. At the foreground, you can distinguish the light pole and parked vehicles on the street. Aside from that, on the first floor of the house there is an entrance through a double door made of wood under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a sunrise transom and a keystone. The main entrance is flanked by two caryatids above brackets decorated and windows under double arches framed with moldings, supported with compound pilasters and presided by balustrades. Each far end has pilasters with compound capitals that go up to the second floor and support a continuous entablature. Similarly, the second floor has three semicircular arches framed with moldings, crowned with sunrise transoms and keystones. The three arches are presided by balconets, the ones on the sides with ornamental iron railings and the one in the middle with a masonry balustrade. In addition, the balconies are flanked with compound pilasters that at the same time support a continuous entablature with brackets, an ornamental frieze, a continuous cornice and a parapet with amphorae. In addition to this, the right far end of the house has a garage presided by a gate made of metallic grille framed with moldings. This garage has one level above, which it has a rooftop on the second floor surrounded by ornamental iron grilles. The well known Casa de las Cariátides was built in 1899 for the family of sir Carlos Armstrong Toro, the founder of the Banco de Ponce and Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño. Years later, in 1986 it was sold to the government and restored, hence in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00004

Close up view of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic style. The facade has French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, dentils, rose windows and more French windows. You can also see several Corinthian Order fluted columns. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00010

Detail of a stair, a tiling and a balustrade on the interior of La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiling elevates parallel to the stair and is formed with arabesques with red, blue and green shades. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00029

Tiles on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. On the interior space of this building stands out pilaster whose base, shaft and capital are decorated with Moorish motifs tiles with red, green and blue shades on a white background. In the same way, on the bottom part of the wall you can see a panel formed by tiles. The pilaster elevates and meets with the beams and coffered ceiling. Throughout the space you can also see the trash and debris accumulation. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00024

Detail of a tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and it covers half the walll that elevates parallel to a stair. You can also see a metal platform, a tube, among other debris. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and it housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00008

Lateral view of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. From the city hall of Ponce you can see the building of the Banco de Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic style. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked with pairs of Corinthian Order fluted columns. The columns go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, rose windows, dentils and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through a framed rectangular door, crowned with entablature and an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". You can also distinguish an end of the building of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00015

Detail of the tiling that is paired with the stair on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and also integrates moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00022

Stair and tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. The stair is covered with a series of boxes, tubes, paint buckets, among other debris. In the background, on the first floor, you can see a door that integrates grilles. Through the door there is a person. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and it also integrates Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00011

Detail of a column and eave from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The column is blue and shows white stripes. Above the column there is a gray and yellow entablature with two white square motifs and brackets. The eave is made of matched lumber painted white and from one of its far ends is visible a tube that works as drain. It is also notable part of a window with fanlight window and square motifs with glass. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00001

Detail of a column on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The column has fluted details and on the upper part, from the capital there are brackets. You can also see the beams and coffered ceilings. The column, beams and ceiling are painted white. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its upper floors.

Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño - 2014 00001

View of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño located in front of the public square in the coastal city of Ponce. The building is chamfered, has two floors made of masonry and concrete with characteristics of the Beaux Arts style. Nonetheless, the exterior facade is divided in three levels. On the first level it has windows under semicircular arches covered with iron grilles, crowned with keystones and doors under semicircular arches framed with moldings and crowned with glass transoms. The second level has double doors with French style framed with ornamental moldings and presided by balustrades. In addition, they are articulated by Corinthian Order fluted pilasters that go up to the additional level that support a continuous entablature decorated with garlands, dentils and an upper overhang cornice with brackets. The third level has an inscription that says: "Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño", a railing with balusters between three pediments with medallions with stained glass, the middle one with a clock. All of them have ornamental moldings and in relief details. Additionally, the roof has dormer shape. The Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño it was established in 1895, nonetheless it was not until 1924 and 1925 when this emblematic building was built. It remained in use until 1978 when the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Banco Santander bought its shares. Despite that, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, since 2022 is the headquarters of the news media La Perla del Sur.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00018

Tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles that are paired with a stair on La Bolsa building, are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. The stair is covered with a series of paint buckets, bags, containers, among other debris. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00005

Lateral view of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. The building has three level built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic styles. The lateral facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, rose windows and dentils. In the front part you can also distinguish Corinthian Order fluted columns. Aside from that, in the surroundings you can see light poles. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00031

Detail of the upper part of a pair of columns on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns shows arabesque motifs tiles on the shaft and capital area. From the capital, also stand out several brackets. These columns elevate and meet with the coffered ceiling beams. The building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Casa Armstrong Poventud - 2014 00002

Front view of the Casa Armstrong Poventud located on the Unión street from the coastal city of Ponce. The house has two levels made of masonry above an exposed stone base. From the cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe you can distinguish the paved street with parked vehicles and the Casa Armstrong Poventud. On the first floor of the house there is an entrance through a double door under a semicircular arch framed with moldings and crowned with a sunrise transom and a keystone. The main entrance is flanked by two caryatids above decorated brackets and wooden windows under double arches framed with moldings, supported with compound pilasters and presided by balustrades. Each far end has pilasters with compound capitals that go up to the second floor and support a continuous entablature. Similarly, the second floor has three semicircular arches with double wooden doors framed with moldings, crowned with sunrise transoms and keystones. The three arches are presided by balconets, the ones from the far ends with ornamental iron railings and the one in the middle with a masonry balustrade. In addition, the balconies are flanked by compound pilasters that at the same time support a continuous entablature with brackets, an ornamental frieze, a continuous cornice and a parapet with amphorae. Aside from that, to right far end the house has a garage presided by a metallic grille gate. This garage has another level that has a rooftop on the second floor surrounded by metallic grilles. You can also see adjacent houses and buildings with different characteristics. The well known Casa de las Cariátides was built in 1899 to the family of sir Carlos Armstrong Toro, the founder of the Banco de Ponce and Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño. After the 1918 earthquake it was restored and it was added the garage space. Years later, in 1986 was sold to the government and restored hence in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00002

Distance view of the building of the Old Banco dePonce located in the coastal city of Ponce. At the foreground, to the right far end you can distinguish a two-story building decorated with ornamental moldings and overhang balconies with metallic balustrades supported with brackets. In front there is a paved sidewalk with light poles and standing people. On the other side of the traveled street there is the public square Federico Degetau decorated with garden areas, benches and light poles. Aside from that, in the background there is the building of the Banco de Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic style. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked by pairs of Corinthian Order fluted pilasters. The pilasters go up to the third floor and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, dentils and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through framed rectangular door, crowned with entablatures and flanked by Corinthian Oder fluted columns. Above the entrance you can distinguish an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00030

Decorated columns on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner Méndez Vigo and Peral street, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns are decorated with arabesque motifs tiles with orange, green and blue shades. On this interior space of the building you can also see a pair of vents. In addition, you can see several cardboard boxes and white wooden frames with "A" shape. The building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00006

Detail of one of the upper floors from La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. This building floor is distinguished by a balustrade and a moorish tiling that extends parallel to a stair. The balustrade is interrupted with two columns that meet the coffered ceiling beams. It is also visible a pilaster with characteristics similar to the columns. Additionally, are notable a pair of rolling doors, lights and a fire alarm. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00003

View of the gate and garage of a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. On the gate there is a small red sign with an inscription that says: "Peligro". Through the gate you can access the roofed garage area which is characterized by columns and curve brackets. The visible section of the house is distinguished by three panel windows with louvers and fanlight windows. In addition, this house is elevated on a podium and its surface is painted blue with white and gray details. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00025

Ornamental details of the second floor from the facade of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. It stands out an ornamental molding with spirals that is located above a stringcourse that integrates a Moorish design. Under this stringcourse there is an arched door, a pair of pilasters and paired brackets. On the upper part there is a series of dentils, a cornice and several double leaf windows. The building surface is light blue with white details. The architecture of this building is distinguished by combining elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish styles. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00006

Detail of a column and eave from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The column is blue and shows white stripes. Above the column there is a gray and yellow entablature with two white square motifs. Then, stand out the brackets, the eave made of matched lumber painted white and a tube that works as a drain. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00033

Decoration of the base of a column on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The decoration consists on a set of tiles that shows arabesque motifs with red, blue and green shades on a white background. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00017

Stair and tiling on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. The stair is covered with a series of paint buckets, sticks, containers, among other debris. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and it also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00035

Details of a balcony on the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets, in the municipality of Mayagüez. The overhangs of the balcony is supported on paired brackets that show spiral shape. The balcony has a balustrade interrupted with pedestals with panels. The building surface is light blue with white details. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00003

Detail of the columns on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street of the municipality of Mayagüez. The columns have fluted details, wall lamps with light bulbs and on the upper part, from the capital there are brackets. You can also see the beams and the coffered ceilings. The doors and window are double and green. One of the doors has semicircular arch shape. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00005

Detail of a hall and a stair on the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. It is a half-turn stair and has a black railing with arabesques motifs. The railing is interrupted with a column that meets with the coffered ceiling. In the hall background there is a scenery painting. It is also notable a door and window, both are painted green. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00001

Facade of a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street in Mayagüez. The house has one floor made of matched lumber and is elevated on a podium. The facade is distinguished by a metal railing interrupted with columns decorated with panels and white stripes. Above the columns also stands out a joint of decorative paired square motifs. The eave rests on brackets and the roof is a hipped roof made of zinc. The highest part of the roof is accentuated with an extension with zinc roof and a window that integrates luminaries and glass. The main door is double leaf with a fanlight and geometric motifs. The windows are made of three louver panels and glass leaves. Between the door and one of the windows is notable the number "202", while under the eave stands out a sign that says: "Héctor A. Rivera Insurance, Corp.". On the side of the house there is a gate that gives access to a type of garage accentuated with columns with curve brackets. The residence surface is blue with white and brown details. In front of the house there is an automobile and on one end is visible a building with signs that say: "Avon Centro de Ventas y Servicio". This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2011 00001

Facade of the building known as La Bolsa located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. This building has three levels of height and its corner has a curved or chamfered shape. In addition, it combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates moorish ornaments. The main door has double leaf with ornamental panels and glass above the transom, at the same time is flanked by pilasters with vertical flutings. On the pilasters upper part there are brackets with spiral motifs that work as support and ornament to the cantilever balconies with balustrades that make the second floor stand out. This level also shows double doors and windows, classic pilasters, brackets, cornices and spiral ornaments. The transition from the second floor to the third one is accentuated by a series of dentils and a molding. The windows from the third floor also have double leaf with arch and rectangle shape, in addition, they have white moldings. The building upper border has paired brackets that support the eave. The building surface is light blue with white details. You can also see another building, parallel to Peral street, painted red and pink with balconets and metal railings. Additionally, you can see several automobiles and a person on Méndez Vigo street. La Bolsa building, witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom during the 20th century, it also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00002

Half-turn stair on the interior of La Bolsa building, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo street and Peral street from the municipality of Mayagüez. The starting step has curve ends. From this step elevates the metal railing with spiral or arabesque motifs. The middle section is interrupted by a column that meets with the coffered ceiling beams and moldings. On one of the wall you can see a scenery painting. In addition, you can also see a wooden door and a metal rolling door. The floor of this interior space is made with terrazzo. This building combines Neoclassic, Art Deco and Moorish elements. In addition, La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom in the 20th century and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00012

Detail from the upper part of the facade and roof from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The upper part of the facade is distinguished by an entablature with white square motifs, brackets and from it there is a sign that says: "Héctor A. Rivera Insurance, Corp.". The roof is a hipped roof with zinc and is characterized by an extension with louvers, a glass window and the roof is also made of zinc. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño - 2014 00005

View of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño located in front of the public square in the coastal city of Ponce. From the city hall you can see an end of the Old Banco de Ponce has two floors and characteristics of the Beaux Arts style. To the left far end you can distinguish the building of the Banco de Ahorro Ponceño, which is chamfered, has two floors made of masonry and concrete with characteristics of the Beaux Arts style. Nonetheless, the exterior facade is divided in three levels. It is articulated by Corinthian Order fluted pilasters that go up to the additional level and support a continuous entablature decorated with an inscription that says: "Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño", garlangs, dentils and an upper overhang cornice with brackets. The third floor has a railing with balusters between pediments with medallions with stained glass and in the middle a clock. All of them have ornamental moldings and in relief details. At the same time, the roof has dormer shape. The Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño was established in 1895, however, it was not until 1924 and 1925 when this emblematic building was built. It remained in use until 1978 when the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico and Banco Santander bought its shares. Despite that, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, since 2022 it is the headquarters of the news media, La Perla del Sur.

Old Banco de Ponce - 2014 00007

Lateral view of the building of the Old Banco de Ponce located in the coastal city of Ponce. At the foreground, on both sides of the paved street you can see an end of the city hall, another building with different characteristics and parked vehicles. Aside from that, to the right far end there is the building of the Bank of Ponce. The building has three levels built with concrete and characteristics of the Beaux Arts and Neoclassic styles. The facade has windows covered with metallic grilles and French windows under semicircular arches presided by balustrades. In addition, the arches are framed with ornamental moldings, crowned with keystones and flanked with pairs of Corinthian Order fluted columns. The columns go up to the third level and support a continuous entablature with cornices, moldings, rose windows, dentils and more French windows. In the front part you can also distinguish an entrance through a framed rectangular door, crowned with entablature and an inscription that says: "Banco Popular". You can also distinguish an end of the building of the Banco de Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño with its characteristics of the Beaux Arts. The Banco de Ponce was established in 1912 but it was not until 1924 and 1925 when the building was built and inaugurated. Subsequently, in the 1940s its interior was remodeled to extend it in accordance with the needs of the establishment. In 1983 the bank had fifty branches and in 1990 it merged with the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Additionally, in 1987 the building was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Building on the Corner of Méndez Vigo Street and Peral Street - La Bolsa - Mayagüez - 2012 00016

Detail of the tiling that is paired with the stair on the interior of the building known as La Bolsa, located on the corner of Méndez Vigo and Peral streets from the municipality of Mayagüez. The tiles are characterized by showing arabesque motifs with red, green and blue shades on a white background. The borders of this tiling are red and blue. This building combines architectural elements from the Neoclassic and Art Deco styles and, also integrates moorish ornaments. La Bolsa building was witness of the Mayagüez commercial boom and also housed the Casino Español of this municipality on its two upper floors.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00007

Door from a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The door is articulated by two wooden leaves with glass panels and geometric motifs. In addition, shows a fanlight window with a square motif. A window with louver panels, glass and fanlight window with square motif are also visible. The house is made of matched lumber and on its facade there is a railing. This house was demolished around the year 2013.

House on the 202 Méndez Vigo Street - Mayagüez - 2012 00002

View of the gate and garage of a house on the 202 Méndez Vigo street, located in Mayagüez. The gate is flanked by two pillars crowned with urns. On this gate you can see a small red sign with an inscription that says: "Peligro". Through the gate you can access the roofed garage area which is characterized by columns and curve brackets. The visible section of the house is distinguished by a porch with a metal railing, three panel windows with louvers and fanlight windows. In addition, this house is elevated on a podium and its surface is painted blue with white and gray details. This house was demolished around the year 2013.