Old Cotabato City Hall Museum is a city museum fronting Rizal Park Plaza in Cotabato City, Philippines. The structure was built in 1940s as the Municipal Hall of former Municipality of Cotabato also served as the visitors information center.
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Location | Cotabato City Plaza |
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Coordinates | 7°13′26″N 124°14′46″E / 7.22393°N 124.24616°E |
Type | Local museum |
Building details | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Maguindanaon, Neo Vernacular |
Address | Don Roman Vilo St |
Town or city | Cotabato |
Country | Philippines |
Completed | 1936 |
Renovated | 2016 |
Owner | Local Government of Cotabato City |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Juan M. Arellano |
History
editBuilt in 1936 under the leadership of the former Cotabato Mayor Jose Lim, later dubbed as Cotabato City Hall in 1960s when the Municipality of Cotabato is recognized as a City.
Designed by the Filipino architect Juan Arellano[1] before the war, this building is a legacy of neo vernacular architecture.
Exhibits
editThe museum houses the city’s historical artifacts, pioneer families heirlooms, and other noteworthy pieces of history such as vintage photos and books.[2]
- Brass ware, a city product
- Kulintang, one of the traditional musical instrument in Cotabato
- Bamanan
- Inaul and artifacts are exhibited on the 2nd floor
- Entrance of the Museum
References
edit- ^ Sembrano, Edgar (8 January 2018). "Juan Arellano: The architect, artist and master builder". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Cotabato City's Old City Hall". Sox.explora.ph. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
External links
editMedia related to Old Cotabato City Hall at Wikimedia Commons
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