135 Villa Street - Ponce - 2014 00005
Description
Close up view of the first methodist church of Ponce located on the 135 Villa street from the coastal city of Ponce. The church has one floor built with reinforced concrete with characteristics of several styles, which is the reason why is considered eclectic. The roof is a gable roof made of corrugated metal sheets, the facade has a rustic appearance that simulates masonry blocks and a curve upper border matched with moldings. In addition, the pediment is decorated with a rose window framed with bolections. The Methodist Church of the Resurrection of Ponce was built in 1907, it became one of the first non Roman Catholic churches built after the sovereignty churches in 1898, being an example of freedom of religion. After the 1918 earthquake, the belfry tower had to be rebuilt using the design of Francisco Porrata Doria, which is why its design and materials are different from the original. Years later, in 1987 it was included in the National Register of Historic Places.| Origin Name |
Calle Villa 135 - Ponce - 2014 00005
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| Relation |
Puerto Rico Historic Building & Drawing Society > Colección Pueblos > Ponce (PRHBDS) > Calle Villa 135 - Ponce
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| Geographical Coverage |
Ponce
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| Date |
2014
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| Descriptive Notes |
Original name of provenience and the title were assigned by the Project Puerto Rico Architectural Heritage (PRAHA). The general description contains information took from the official Facebook page of Puerto Rico Historic Building Drawing Society.
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| Rights |
English Rights. (hyperlink)
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| Editor |
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín
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| Resource Format |
JPEG
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| Resource Type |
Image
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