Parque de Bombas

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Parque de Bombas is a historic former firehouse in Ponce, Puerto Rico, renowned for its distinctive red-and-black architecture and role as one of the island’s most iconic landmarks.

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Parque de Bombas canonical 6

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic firehouse
landmark
tourist attraction
architect Lt. Col. Maximo de Meana y Guridi
Maximo de Meana
architecturalStyle Moorish Revival
Victorian
category Buildings and structures in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Firefighting museums in Puerto Rico
National Register of Historic Places in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Tourist attractions in Ponce, Puerto Rico
color black
red
country United States
currentUse firefighting museum
tourist information center
dedicatedTo history of firefighting in Ponce
floorCount 2
hasExhibit firefighting equipment
historic fire engines
photographs of Ponce firefighters
hasFeature arched windows
central tower
ornamental balconies
heritageDesignation National Register of Historic Places listing
Ponce Historic Landmark
linked to: Ponce Historic Zone
inception 1882
isPartOf Plaza Las Delicias complex
linked to: Plaza Las Delicias
languageOfSignage English
Spanish
locatedIn Plaza Las Delicias
Ponce
linked to: Ponce, Puerto Rico

Ponce Historic Zone
Puerto Rico
material wood
municipality Ponce
linked to: Ponce, Puerto Rico
near Ponce Cathedral
notableFor red-and-black striped facade
NRHPReferenceNumber 83002294
opened 1883
originalFunction main fire station of Ponce
owner Municipality of Ponce
roofMaterial metal
significance one of Puerto Rico’s most recognizable buildings
symbol of Ponce
touristAttractionSince late 20th century
usedAsFireStationUntil 1989

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Municipality of Ponce hasLandmark Parque de Bombas
subject linked to: municipality of Ponce
Ponce, Puerto Rico hasLandmark Parque de Bombas
Ponce Historic Zone hasPart Parque de Bombas
Plaza Las Delicias adjacentTo Parque de Bombas