Pilar Defilló House

Pilar Defilló House
Museo Casa Pilar Defilló. (Spanish)
Interactive map of Pilar Defilló House
18°12′7″N 67°8′30″W / 18.20194°N 67.14167°W / 18.20194; -67.14167
LocationMayagüez, Puerto Rico
History
Built1853
Built forPilar Defilló Amiguet
Site notes
Governing bodyMayaguez
DesignatedMay 18, 2015
Reference no.2016-29-02-JP-SH

The Pilar Defilló House is a museum[1] dedicated to the life of Catalan musician and abolitionist Pilar Defilló Amiguet, mother of Enric and Pablo Casals.[2][3] It was built about 120 years ago.[4]

Architecture

The museum is housed in a set of Neoclassical "twin houses".[2][3] It has a frieze which shows a geometric motif and immediately stands out the cornice. The roof is covered with wood and zinc.[5]

Hurricane and reopening

The museum sustained heavy damage in Hurricane Maria. It was repaired and reopened after three years.[6]

Significance

The museum is a historic site.[7]

Facilities

The museum shows an exhibition room with memorabilia by Pablo Casals, portraits of the Defillo family, and a cultural hall for chamber concerts and cultural events.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Museo Casa Pilar Defilló espacio cultural Pablo Casals (Mayagüez) Essential Tips and Information". Trek Zone. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  2. 1 2 "Casa Defilló Amiguet". www.mayaguezsabeamango.com. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. 1 2 "Pablo Casals today". Fundació Pau Casals. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  4. ↑ "Casa Grande Museum". Arquiteg. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  5. ↑ "Defilló Amiguet House – Mayagüez – 2012 – PRAHA Puerto Rico Historic Buildings Drawings Society (PRHBDS)/Colección Pueblos/Mayagüez/Casa Defilló Amiguet - Mayagüez/Casa Defilló Amiguet – Mayagüez – 2012". prahadigital.org. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  6. ↑ "Pilar Defilló House Museum reopens in Puerto Rico after being closed for three years". Al Día News. 2026-03-18. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  7. ↑ "Experience". experience.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  8. ↑ "Museo Casa Pilar Defillo (2025) – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)". Tripadvisor. Archived from the original on 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
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