Built 1924 Opened 1924 Architectural style Neoclassical architecture | NRHP Reference # 88000657 Area 5,300 m² Added to NRHP 15 June 1988 | |
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Location Calle Gautier Benitez and Calle Cristobal Colon, Caguas, Puerto Rico | ||
The Gautier Benitez High School in Caguas, Puerto Rico was built in 1924 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
It is a U-shaped, two-story concrete structure with Classical Revival elements including monumental portico with triangular pediment and use of columns.
It was deemed significant for NRHP registration because it was the first high school in its area, and for its architecture. Its neo-classical style reflects Americanization of public education since the 1898 transition of Puerto Rico. It was built in a program along with the Ponce High School in Ponce and the Central High School in San Juan, both also NRHP-listed.
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