Casa Font-Ubides
Historic house in Ponce, Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Casa Font-Ubides (English: Font-Ubides House), also known as the Residencia Monsanto (English: Monsanto Residence) is a historic building located on the north side of Castillo Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the city's historic district. The building dates from 1913. It was designed by the architect Blas Silva. The architecture consists of 19th Classical revival and Art Nouveau architectural styles. The building is of architectural significance for its aggressive incorporation of curvilinear forms and ornaments. The complete preservation of the original architecture of the Monsanto Residence, its unique design amongst the houses of Ponce, and its location within the historic urban core of the city qualify it as one of a series of grand houses and an integral part of the character of Ponce.[1]
Font–Ubides House | |
Location | Calle Castillo No. 34, Ponce, Puerto Rico |
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Coordinates | 18°00′54″N 66°36′39″W |
Area | < 1 acre |
Built | 1913 |
Architect | Bias C. Silva |
Architectural style | Neoclassical architecture, Art Nouveau |
NRHP reference No. | 87001825 |
Added to NRHP | 29 October 1987 |