Casa Vives, Neoclassical residence in Ponce Historic Zone, Puerto Rico
The two-story Casa Vives spans 1,174 square meters, featuring brick and masonry construction with Corinthian pilasters and balconies across from Plaza de Mercado.
Built in 1860 by architect Juan Bertoli Calderoni for merchant Carlos Vives, the house represents one of the first brick-and-mortar residences constructed in Ponce.
The residence contains 15 rooms on the second floor, reflecting the architectural preferences of wealthy 19th-century Puerto Rican families through its design and layout.
Located at 88 Calle Paseo Atocha, the building combines commercial spaces on the ground floor with residential areas on the elevated first floor.
The structure received recognition through the Charles E. Peterson Prize in 2017 and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Location: Ponce
Architects: Juan Bertoli Calderoni
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 18.01410,-66.61360
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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