Museum of Ponce History, History museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The Museum of Ponce History occupies the Salazar-Candal House, featuring exhibitions about the city's development, economy, architecture, and local identity through multiple galleries.
Established in 1992 during Ponce's tricentennial celebration, this institution became the first Puerto Rican museum dedicated to preserving the history of a specific city.
The museum displays the Dr. Manuel de la Pila Iglesias collection, documenting the evolution of health and medicine in Ponce from 1898 to 1950.
Located two blocks from Plaza Las Delicias town square, visitors can explore the museum's permanent exhibits at 53 Calle Reina Isabel or contact staff at 787-844-7071.
The Juan Sisco Santiago collection contains photographs from 1930 to 1980, chronicling the social and economic changes in Ponce through visual documentation.
Location: Ponce
Inception: 1992
Website: http://ponce.inter.edu/cai/connections/html/museo.html
GPS coordinates: 18.01279,-66.61156
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:34
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