Cayey in Municipio de Cayey, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Desagües y Residuarios

Plaza de Recreo Ramón Frade

— [Drainage and Remains] —

Desagües y Residuarios Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 5, 2023

1. Desagües y Residuarios Marker

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Las marcas de ladrillos rojos que encuentran ahora en el piso, mirando hacia la izquierda, representan lo que fue uno de los sistemas de desagües del interior de la plaza y sus alrededores. Construidos entre el siglo XIX al XX usando ladrillos con junta de argamasa en distintas formas. Se pueden ver otros en la parte norte de la iglesia, especificamente en la calle Núñez Romeu, hay uno que todavía funciona. El desagüe identificado en el lado norte presenta ángulos en "V" y piso con ladrillos planos, sin techo; aunque en algunos segmentos colocaron piedras, a manera de cubierta. En cambio, el que los del interior tengan forma cuadrada, puede representar distintas épocas de su construcción. Descubrieron además un residuario del siglo XIX al XX con variedad de botellas, loza de cerámica perlada, restos alimenticios, metales, entre otros. Posiblemente están asociados a las actividades comerciales en la esquina noroeste, según muestra la foto.

[English translation:]
The red brick marks that you find on the floor today to your left, represent one of the old drainage systems in the plaza and its surroundings.

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Built between the 19th and 20th centuries using brick and mortar joints in different shapes. Others can be seen in the northern part of the church, specifically on Calle Núñez Romeu, there is a functional drain. The drain identified on the north side has "V" angles and a flat brick floor sans roof; although there were some segments with stones used as covering. However, the drains with an interior square shape may indicate different periods of construction. Remains have been discovered from the 19th and 20th century with a variety of bottles, pearl ceramics, remains of food, metals and other items. They could be associated with commercial activity in the northwest corner as indicated in the photo.

Erected 2021 by Municipio de Cayey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 18° 6.76′ N, 66° 9.992′ W. Marker is in Cayey in Municipio de Cayey, Puerto Rico. Marker is on Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera Sur (Puerto Rico Route 170) just north of Calle Heraclio Mendoza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera Sur 60, Cayey PR 00736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benigno Fernández García (here, next to this marker); José Ramón Piñeiro León (a few steps

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2023

2. Desagües y Residuarios Marker

from this marker); La Concha Acústica (a few steps from this marker); Jesús Ríos Robles (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Ramón Frade León (within shouting distance of this marker); Fundación de la Ciudad (within shouting distance of this marker); Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (within shouting distance of this marker); El Piragüero Alegre de Cayey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cayey.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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