Casa Font-Ubides, Ponce

Name: Casa Font-Ubides
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#106 among attractions in Ponce

Art Nouveau architecture

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Casa Font-Ubides, also known as the Residencia Monsanto is a historic building located on the north side of Castillo Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the city's historic district. The building dates from 1913. It was designed by architect Blas Silva. The architecture consists of 19th Classical revival and Art Nouveau architectural styles. The building is of architectural significance for its aggressive incorporation of curvilinear forms and ornaments. The complete preservation of the original architecture of the Monsanto Residence, its unique design amongst the houses of Ponce, and its location within the historic urban core of the city qualify it as one of a series of grand houses and an integral part of the character of Ponce. ()

Built: 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 18°0'54"N, 66°36'39"W

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Casa Font-Ubides – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque de Bombas, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón.

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Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum
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~1580 ftSW
Historic cathedral built in 1835
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Ponce
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~810 ftS
Museum, History museum
Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Ponce
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~470 ftSW
History museum, Museum, Library
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce
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~1130 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
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~1410 ftSE
Bridge
Puente de los Leones, Ponce
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~1210 ftSE
Park
Parque del Tricentenario, Ponce
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~1220 ftW
Park
Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce
6 min walk • Mercado de las Carnes, also known as La Plaza de los Perros, but formally, Plaza Juan Ponce de León, was the first building in Puerto Rico to mix social and architectural elements via the pedestrian mall concept. The historic Art Deco architecture structure is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and dates from 1926.
~730 ftE
Museum, History museum
Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coimbre, Ponce
4 min walk • The Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coímbre is a sports museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
~1610 ftSW
Park
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce, Ponce
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~980 ftW
Museum, History museum
Casa Vives, Ponce
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Nearby attractions include Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce (3 min walk), Quinto, Ponce (3 min walk), Ponce Servicios, Ponce (3 min walk), Archivo Histórico de Ponce, Ponce (3 min walk).