First United Methodist Church of Ponce
First United Methodist Church of Ponce, Methodist church in Primero district, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The building combines Neo-Gothic, Spanish Revival, Spanish Baroque, and Byzantine elements with rusticated concrete construction and wooden gabled roofs.
Built in 1908 by architect Antonin Nechodoma, this church became one of the first Protestant establishments in Puerto Rico after the transition from Spanish rule.
The church features large stained-glass windows and decorative elements within its central cross-gable facade, facing Calle Villa in Ponce.
The Methodist church welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Friday mornings, with arrangements available for Saturday visits to explore the structure.
This religious building served as the initial location for the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in 1962 before the institution relocated.
Location: Ponce
Inception: 1908
Architects: Antonin Nechodoma
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: 18.01222,-66.61611
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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