Old Cotabato City Hall Museum

Museum in Cotabato City, Philippines

7°13′26″N 124°14′46″E / 7.22393°N 124.24616°E / 7.22393; 124.24616TypeLocal museum

Building details

General informationArchitectural styleMaguindanaon, Neo VernacularAddressDon Roman Vilo StTown or cityCotabatoCountryPhilippinesCompleted1936Renovated2016OwnerLocal Government of Cotabato CityDesign and constructionArchitect(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

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

The 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

^ 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.