Salazar–Candal House, Museum in Tercero district, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The Salazar-Candal House is a residential building in Ponce that combines multiple architectural languages on its exterior. It displays neoclassical elements, Art Nouveau details, and Spanish Revival forms, while the facade incorporates Rococo and Moorish motifs into its composition.
The house was constructed in 1911 by architect Blas Silva Boucher as a wedding gift from Dr. Guillermo Salazar Palau to his wife Sara Isabel Rivera Carbonell. Over time, the building served as headquarters for local organizations focused on advancing the city's social and economic interests.
The interiors showcase decorative elements that reflect diverse artistic traditions, with floral patterns appearing in stained glass and carved wooden screens throughout the space. Walking through the rooms, visitors can observe how craftspeople merged different design influences to create a cohesive look.
The building has an L-shaped layout positioned in the historic Tercero district, making it easy to locate when walking along Isabel and Mayor Streets. The interior rooms are arranged in a way that allows visitors to move comfortably through the space while observing both the exterior walls and internal design details.
Master craftsman Elias Concepcion created the interior finishes with floral details that reflected contemporary craft movements and artistic thinking of his era. His craftsmanship remains visible in the woodwork and glass elements throughout the building today.
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