Casa del Rey

Casa del Rey, the "King's House," is a historic place in the town of Dorado, in Puerto Rico. It is also known as Cuartel de la Guardia de Milicias, Parador, or Carcel Municipal.

Casa del Rey
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location of Dorado and Casa del Rey in Puerto Rico
Location	292 Méndez Vigo Street Dorado, Puerto Rico
Coordinates	18°27′32″N 66°15′38″W
Built	1823
Architectural style	Spanish military neoclassic
NRHP reference No.	89000408[1]
Added to NRHP	May 19, 1989

It was constructed as a parador, or inn, about 1823. The building, the oldest in town, provided housing for Spanish government personnel, and also served as the regional military headquarters.

In 1848, Jacinto López purchased the structure. In converting it into a residence, López added two wings which created a U-shaped configuration around an interior patio. In 1871, Casa del Rey became the home of Manuel Alonso y Pacheco, Puerto Rico's notable romantic writer.

It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

The house was restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture in 1978[2] and is now a local history museum.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-13. Retrieved 2009-10-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

• National Park Service Images
• Casa del Rey - National Park Service information about the museum