Rafael Hernández Colón Foundation Library, Library and museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The Rafael Hernández Colón Foundation Library stands at the intersection of Calle Mayor and Calle Castillo in the Ponce Historic Zone, occupying two restored buildings.
The corner property, established in 1992, previously served as the Spanish Military Hospital of Ponce in 1872 and later became a US Army facility after 1898.
The foundation maintains over 4 million documents, including photographs, speeches, and letters that document Puerto Rico's political and social evolution through the decades.
The facility provides researchers and students access to extensive archives while offering an amphitheater, constitutional history hall, and dedicated children's library section.
The building incorporates a neoclassical design by architect Manuel Víctor Domenech, with modern adaptations by Atelier 66 for library and museum functions.
Location: Ponce
Inception: 1992
Address: Calle Mayor #50, esquina Castillo, Ponce Centro, Ponce, PR, 00733
Email: info@rafaelhernandezcolon.org
Website: http://rafaelhernandezcolon.org
GPS coordinates: 18.01418,-66.61207
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:49
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