Casa del Rey
Main facade, in September 2018
Locator map
Locator map
Location of Dorado and Casa del Rey in Puerto Rico
Location292 Méndez Vigo Street
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°27′32″N 66°15′38″W / 18.458862°N 66.260483°W / 18.458862; -66.260483
Built1823
Architectural styleSpanish military neoclassic
NRHP reference No.89000408[1]
Added to NRHPMay 19, 1989

Casa del Rey (Spanish for 'house of the king') is a historic building and former cabildo located in the historic center of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Throughout its history it has also been known as the Militia Guard Headquarters (Cuartel de la Guardia de Milicias), Parador del Rey, and the Municipal Jail of Dorado (Cárcel Municipal de Dorado).

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.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Puerto Rico Attractions & Museums". Archived from the original on 2009-12-13. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
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