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{{Short description|Passive recreational park in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico}}
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{{Infobox park
{{Infobox park
| name = Parque Pedro Albizu Campos<br>''Pedro Albizu Campos Park''
| name = Parque Pedro Albizu Campos<br>''Pedro Albizu Campos Park''
| photo = IMG 3470 - Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Park in Ponce, PR.jpg
| photo = Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Park in Ponce, PR (IMG 3470).jpg
| photo_width = 260
| photo_width = 260
| photo_caption = Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Memorial Park in Ponce, Puerto Rico, looking East
| photo_caption = Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Memorial Park in Ponce, Puerto Rico, looking East
| type = [[Urban park]]
| type = [[Urban park]]
| location = [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
| location = Intersection of Calle Pedregal,<br>Calle Pedro Albizu Campos,<br> and Calle Sendero<br>[[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
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| area =
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| created = 1991
| created = 1991
| operator = Government of [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
| operator = Government of [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
| visitation_num =
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| status = Opened year-around dawn to dusk. Entrance free.
| status = Opened year-around dawn to dusk. Entrance free.
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The '''Parque Pedro Albizu Campos''' (English: ''Pedro Albizu Campos Park'') is a passive [[recreational]] [[park]] in the city of [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]. It was dedicated on September 12, [[1991]], to the memory of [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] [[Nationalist]] leader [[Pedro Albizu Campos]] by the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce.<ref>[http://www.ponceweb.org/Datos_y_Simbolos/Ponce_y_su_importancia_histori/ponce_y_su_importancia_histori.htm Inaugurated in 1991]</ref> Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos was born in Ponce on September 12, 1891. He was raised in Ponce and lived most of his life there as well.
The '''Parque Pedro Albizu Campos''' (English: ''Pedro Albizu Campos Park'') is a passive [[recreational]] [[park]] in the city of [[Ponce, Puerto Rico]]. It was dedicated on 12 September 1991, to the memory of [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] [[Nationalist]] leader [[Pedro Albizu Campos]] by the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww1.ponceweb.org/?sub1=54596080-2e2f-11ea-ac82-6abaf9448780|title=ponceweb.org - ponceweb Resources and Information.|website=ww1.ponceweb.org}}</ref> Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos was born in Ponce on 12 September 1891. He was raised in Ponce and lived most of his life there as well.


==Location==
==Location==
The park sits on a 5-[[acre]] lot bordered by [[Rio Bucana]] on the east end, Puerto Rico route [[Puerto Rico Highway 1|PR-1]] on the south, Pedregal Street on the north, and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos street on the west. It is near the intersection of Ponce By-pass Road ([[PR-2]]), Miguel Pou Boulevard ([[Puerto Rico Highway 1|PR-1]]), and Comercio Street ([[PR-133]]). The park is found at N 18.00999 W 66.59377 (18.00999, -66.59377).
The park is located in sector Tenerias of Barrio [[Machuelo Abajo]], at the location where the house stood where Albizu Campos spent much of his youth. It sits on a 5-[[acre]] lot bordered by [[Rio Bucana]] on the east end, Puerto Rico route [[Puerto Rico Highway 1|PR-1]] on the south, Pedregal Street on the north, and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos street on the west. It is near the intersection of Ponce By-pass Road ([[Puerto Rico Highway 2|PR-2]]), Miguel Pou Boulevard ([[Puerto Rico Highway 1|PR-1]]), and Comercio Street ([[Puerto Rico Highway 133|PR-133]]). The park is found at N 18.00999 W 66.59377 (18.00999, -66.59377).

There is a full-body [[statue]] of Dr. Albizu Campos as the centerpiece of the park.<ref>[http://www.panoramio.com/photo/24623557 Location of PAC Park]</ref><ref>[http://www.panoramio.com/photo/24623405 Pedro Albizu Campos Monument]</ref> The park is located in sector Tenerias of Barrio [[Machuelo Abajo]] where Albizu Campos was born and spent his youth.
There is a [[Pedro Albizu Campos (statue)|full-body statue of Dr. Albizu Campos]] as the centerpiece of the park.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.panoramio.com/|title=Panoramio is no longer available|website=www.panoramio.com}}</ref> The statue is the work of Ponce sculptor Rafael Lopez del Campo.<ref name="auto">Carmelo Rosario Natal. ''Ponce En Su Historia Moderna: 1945-2002.'' Published by Secretaría de Cultura y Turismo of the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 2003. p. 374.</ref> The park was built in response to the initiative of the group [[Ponceños de Verdad]] and the support of the general public.<ref name="auto"/>


==Use==
==Use==
[[File:IMG 3480 - Pedro Albizu Campos statue at PAC Park in Ponce, PR.jpg|thumb|left|220px|The Pedro Albizu Campos statue and monument at the Park.]]
Though a general use passive park, the park is also home to various civic and political activities relating to the ideals of autonomy, self-government and independence for Puerto Rico.
Though a general use passive park, the park is also home to various civic and political activities relating to the ideals of autonomy, self-government and independence for Puerto Rico.


==Stones==
==Stones==
Among the features of the park is a set of twelve stones set on the ground in a two-by-six vertical formation. The stones contain the names of the last twelve known survivors of the 1937 [[Ponce massacre]]. In addition to the name the survivor, the person's date of death is also engraved on each stone. Also engraved are a [[Christian cross]] and the letters "[[Rest in Peace|RIP]]" (Rest in Peace).
Among the features of the park is a set of twelve stones set on the ground in a two-by-six vertical formation. The stones contain the names of the last twelve known survivors of the 1937 [[Ponce massacre]]. In addition to the name the survivor, the person's date of death is also engraved on each stone. Also engraved are a [[Christian cross]] and the letters "[[Rest in peace|RIP]]" (rest in peace).


The names and dates on some of the stones have faded away due to exposure to the weather elements. The names and dates on the twelve stones are as follows:
The names and dates on some of the stones have faded away due to exposure to the weather elements. The names and dates on the twelve stones are as follows:

* Rafael Soto Moreno, 21-6-74
* Rafael Soto Moreno, 21-6-74
* Samuel Aponte Morales, 23-10-(77?)
* Samuel Aponte Morales, 23-10-(77?)
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* Nelson Cedeño Ramos, 25-10-82
* Nelson Cedeño Ramos, 25-10-82


== References ==
==See also==
{{Portal|Puerto Rico}}
<references/>
* [[Ponce massacre]]


==References==
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[[Category:Parks in Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
[[Category:Parks in Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
[[Category:Urban public parks]]
[[Category:Urban public parks]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1991]]
[[Category:Parks established in the 1990s]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1991]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Puerto Rico]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Ponce, Puerto Rico]]
[[Category:Barrio Machuelo Abajo]]

Latest revision as of 04:10, 17 September 2024

Parque Pedro Albizu Campos
Pedro Albizu Campos Park
Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Memorial Park in Ponce, Puerto Rico, looking East
Map
TypeUrban park
LocationIntersection of Calle Pedregal,
Calle Pedro Albizu Campos,
and Calle Sendero
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°0′35.676″N 66°35′38.508″W / 18.00991000°N 66.59403000°W / 18.00991000; -66.59403000
Created1991
Operated byGovernment of Ponce, Puerto Rico
StatusOpened year-around dawn to dusk. Entrance free.

The Parque Pedro Albizu Campos (English: Pedro Albizu Campos Park) is a passive recreational park in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was dedicated on 12 September 1991, to the memory of Puerto Rican Nationalist leader Pedro Albizu Campos by the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce.[1] Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos was born in Ponce on 12 September 1891. He was raised in Ponce and lived most of his life there as well.

Location

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The park is located in sector Tenerias of Barrio Machuelo Abajo, at the location where the house stood where Albizu Campos spent much of his youth. It sits on a 5-acre lot bordered by Rio Bucana on the east end, Puerto Rico route PR-1 on the south, Pedregal Street on the north, and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos street on the west. It is near the intersection of Ponce By-pass Road (PR-2), Miguel Pou Boulevard (PR-1), and Comercio Street (PR-133). The park is found at N 18.00999 W 66.59377 (18.00999, -66.59377).

There is a full-body statue of Dr. Albizu Campos as the centerpiece of the park.[2] The statue is the work of Ponce sculptor Rafael Lopez del Campo.[3] The park was built in response to the initiative of the group Ponceños de Verdad and the support of the general public.[3]

Use

[edit]

Though a general use passive park, the park is also home to various civic and political activities relating to the ideals of autonomy, self-government and independence for Puerto Rico.

Stones

[edit]

Among the features of the park is a set of twelve stones set on the ground in a two-by-six vertical formation. The stones contain the names of the last twelve known survivors of the 1937 Ponce massacre. In addition to the name the survivor, the person's date of death is also engraved on each stone. Also engraved are a Christian cross and the letters "RIP" (rest in peace).

The names and dates on some of the stones have faded away due to exposure to the weather elements. The names and dates on the twelve stones are as follows:

  • Rafael Soto Moreno, 21-6-74
  • Samuel Aponte Morales, 23-10-(77?)
  • Pedro L. del Valle Almodovar, (3?)-Nov-80
  • America Rivera Jimenez, 26-2-92
  • Jovita Nieves, 4-11-72
  • Andres Santiago, 27-7-91
  • (undecipherable) Irizarry, 1-6-93
  • (undecipherable) Santiago, 2-5-93
  • Juanita Vega, Feb-9-74
  • Jovita Santiago Santiago, Dic-4-78
  • Antonia Rodriguez Torres, Dic-2-79
  • Nelson Cedeño Ramos, 25-10-82

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ponceweb.org - ponceweb Resources and Information". ww1.ponceweb.org.
  2. ^ "Panoramio is no longer available". www.panoramio.com.
  3. ^ a b Carmelo Rosario Natal. Ponce En Su Historia Moderna: 1945-2002. Published by Secretaría de Cultura y Turismo of the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 2003. p. 374.
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