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Old Cotabato City Hall Museum

Coordinates: 7°13′26″N 124°14′46″E / 7.22393°N 124.24616°E / 7.22393; 124.24616
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Old Cotabato City Hall Museum
Cotabato City Museum
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LocationCotabato City Plaza
Coordinates7°13′26″N 124°14′46″E / 7.22393°N 124.24616°E / 7.22393; 124.24616
TypeLocal museum
Building details
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General information
Architectural styleMaguindanaon, Neo Vernacular
AddressDon Roman Vilo St
Town or cityCotabato
CountryPhilippines
Completed1936
Renovated2016
OwnerLocal Government of Cotabato City
Design and construction
Architect(s)Juan M. Arellano

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.

History

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Built 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

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The museum houses the city’s historical artifacts, pioneer families heirlooms, and other noteworthy pieces of history such as vintage photos and books.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Sembrano, Edgar (8 January 2018). "Juan Arellano: The architect, artist and master builder". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Cotabato City's Old City Hall". Sox.explora.ph. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
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