Typical School in a Rural Area of Puerto Rico
Description
Typical school building with four classrooms in a rural area of Puerto Rico. The building is made of concrete and brick, has double wooden windows and awning windows above them that open outward. There is a group of men gathered in front of the building's entrance. It is visible through three of the windows that there are children inside, some are looking out the window and others are paying attention to class. In the surroundings there is a space of land with grass and mountains in the background.| Origin Name |
PRA 0097 F0010
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| Relation |
Archivo de Arquitectura y Construcción de la Universidad de Puerto Rico > Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration > Cartapacio 19
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| Geographical Coverage |
Municipio desconocido | Unknown Municipality
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| Date |
1937
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| Descriptive Notes |
Title assigned by the cataloguing team. The general description contains information provided by the Architectural and Construction Archive of the University of Puerto Rico (AACUPR).
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| Descripción decolonial |
The image of a rural school in Puerto Rico encapsulates the interplay of coloniality, architecture, and education. Built with concrete and brick, adorned with double wooden windows and awning windows above, the structure reflects a blend of local construction practices influenced by colonial architectural styles. Inside, children (gazing out the window rather than engaged in their studies) signify the legacy of educational policies shaped during colonial rule, emphasizing assimilation and practical skills development. The gathering of men outside hints at community involvement and traditional gender roles within the educational framework. Set against a backdrop of expansive grasslands and distant mountains, the scene underscores ongoing government efforts to balance cultural preservation with evolving educational needs in Puerto Rico’s rural areas.
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| Rights |
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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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