Residencia Subirá

PONCE, PUERTO RICO · 1910

Residencia Subirá

A 1910 residence designed by architect Blas Silva on Reina Street in Ponce’s historic district, exemplifying the Ponce Creole architectural tradition.

At a glance

The Residencia Subirá, also known as the Residencia Frau, stands on Reina Street in Ponce’s historic district. The house was designed by Blas Silva and completed in 1910, representing a key example of local architectural practice in early twentieth-century Puerto Rico.

History

The residence was built in 1910 and designed by architect Blas Silva. The building is also referred to as the Residencia Frau, reflecting its complex ownership or occupancy history.

What you see

The building follows the Ponce Creole architectural tradition, a style rooted in the Caribbean vernacular and adapted to local climate and materials. The house sits on Reina Street within Ponce’s carefully preserved historic district.

Cultural significance

The Residencia Subirá documents early twentieth-century residential design in Ponce, one of Puerto Rico’s oldest and most architecturally important cities. It reflects the Creole building practices that shaped the island’s domestic architecture.

Key facts

Built: 1910
Architect: Blas Silva
Location: Reina Street, Ponce historic district
Country: United States (Puerto Rico)
Coordinates: 18.012038, -66.616116

Practical information & getting there

The Residencia Subirá is located on Reina Street in Ponce’s historic district. You can visit the exterior; access to the interior depends on current ownership and visitor policies.

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