Archivo Histórico de Ponce, Historical archive and library in Ponce Servicios, Puerto Rico.
The Archivo Histórico de Ponce is a historical archive and library occupying three floors with about 6,000 square meters of space, containing over one million documents from 300,000 indexed files. You can find photographs, maps, and architectural plans that document the city's history.
The archive was established in 1812 and originated from the city hall collection in Ponce before being relocated to its current location over time. Its beginnings trace back to municipal administration records carefully preserved across generations.
The archive demonstrates how Ponce evolved over centuries through records documenting daily life, trade, and local decisions. These papers tell the story of the people who lived here and how they built their community.
Staff members can help you locate the documents you are looking for, whether old newspapers, photographs, or plans. It helps to know in advance what you are searching for to make your research easier.
The collection includes slave registries and documents from the first city assembly of 1812, showing how society was structured at that time. These rare papers make this facility the most complete of its kind on the island.
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