Letras de Ponce, Urban monument at PR-52 and PR-10 intersection in Ponce, Puerto Rico
The structure displays five enormous red and black letters spelling PONCE, each measuring 20 feet in height and 18 feet in width.
The Department of Transportation selected sculptor Carlos Rivera Villafañe's design from 318 submissions, completing construction in January 2004 for $430,000.
The monument represents the identity of Ponce through its dimensions and colors, establishing itself as a recognizable symbol across Puerto Rico.
The letters require regular maintenance, including repainting and repairs, particularly following incidents of unauthorized modifications to the structure.
The monument uses marine steel, typically found in shipbuilding, to withstand environmental conditions at its expressway location.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: 2004
GPS coordinates: 18.02542,-66.57024
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:12
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