National Hispanic Heritage Month 2007

By Presidential Proclamation, President George W. Bush designated September 15 - October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. Heritage Documentation Programs is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month. As part of this celebration, this site showcases a selection of historic properties documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey, commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate Hispanic Americans' contributions to American history. Join Heritage Documentation Programs in paying tribute to these accomplishments.

Featured Properties

Ybor City
HABS FL-217, FL-263-272, FL-325-331, FL-400, FL-410, FL-412-443, FL-446-453, FL-457-462, FL-466-470
Tampa, Florida
Once known as the "Cigar Capital of the World." For more information please click here.

The Forts of San Juan
HABS PR-47, PR-48, PR-52, PR-55, PR-94,
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Known as the the guardians of the Caribbean. For more information, please click here.

The Missions of San Antonio
HABS TX-318-321, TX-333
San Antonio, Texas
Buildings of Religious, Political, and Artistic merit. For more information please click here.

Learn More

• Presidential Proclamation declaring National Hispanic Heritage Month
• National Hispanic Heritage Month website at the Library of Congress
• National Register of Historic Places celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
• San Antonio Missions National Historic Site