Casa Fernando Luis Toro, National Register historic house in La Alhambra, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Casa Fernando Luis Toro is a residential house in the La Alhambra neighborhood of Ponce, Puerto Rico, distinguished by an L-shaped balcony, reinforced concrete construction, and red clay roof tiles. The building preserves original features including wooden floors in most rooms and mosaic-tiled surfaces in the dining area and terrace.
Architect Francisco Porrata Doria designed and built this residence in 1927 as part of the island's first upper-class suburban development. The project marked a turning point in Puerto Rico's urban growth.
The house blends Victorian, Georgian, and Spanish Revival styles that appealed to wealthy families in early 1900s Ponce. These influences appear in details like the balconies and roof structure.
The house sits in the accessible La Alhambra neighborhood where other historic buildings from the same era can be seen. Visitors should pay attention to preserved original features like the visible wooden floors and mosaic work.
The building was originally part of a larger complex of three connected houses arranged in a U-shape and linked by interior courtyards. This arrangement was designed specifically for three brothers of the same family, making it an unusual housing solution for wealthy families.
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