Gautier Benítez High School

Gautier Benitez High School
Gautier Benítez High School
Location Calle Gautier Benitez and Calle Cristobal Colon, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Coordinates 18°13′47″N 66°2′12″W / 18.22972°N 66.03667°W / 18.22972; -66.03667Coordinates: 18°13′47″N 66°2′12″W / 18.22972°N 66.03667°W / 18.22972; -66.03667
Area 1.3 acres (0.53 ha)
Built 1924
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference # 88000657[1]
Added to NRHP June 15, 1988

The Gautier Benitez High School in Caguas, Puerto Rico was built in 1924 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[1]

It is a U-shaped, two-story concrete structure with Classical Revival elements including monumental portico with triangular pediment and use of columns.[2]

It was deemed significant for NRHP registration because it was the first high school in its area, and for its architecture. Its neo-classical style reflects Americanization of public education since the 1898 transition of Puerto Rico. It was built in a program along with the Ponce High School in Ponce and the Central High School in San Juan, both also NRHP-listed.[2]:

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Jose Rodriguez; Felix J. del Campo; Hector F. Santiago (November 20, 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Gautier Benitez High School / La Gautier". National Park Service. Retrieved July 12, 2016. with three photos from 1987


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