Bulacan Provincial Capitol

Bulacan Provincial Capitol
Bulacan Provincial Capitol is located in Bulacan
Bulacan Provincial Capitol
Bulacan Provincial Capitol is located in Philippines
Bulacan Provincial Capitol
General information
Architectural styleArt deco
LocationMalolos, Bulacan, Philippines
Coordinates14°51′23″N 120°48′52″E / 14.85650°N 120.81434°E / 14.85650; 120.81434
Current tenantsOffice of the Governor
Provincial Government of Bulacan
Completed1930
Renovated2018
Design and construction
Architect(s)Juan Arellano

The Bulacan Provincial Capitol is the seat of the provincial government of Bulacan in the Philippines.

History

The Bulacan Provincial Capitol was built in 1930 during the administration of Bulacan Governor José Padilla Sr. on a parcel of land donated by Spanish American Antonio Bautista. The capitol was destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt in June 1950 under the tenure of Governor Fortunato Halili.[1]

The building was closed in August 2017 for a major renovation[2] which was completed in 2018 under Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.[1][3]

Architecture and design

The capitol prior to the 2018 renovation

The Bulacan Provincial Capitol was designed by Filipino architect Juan Arellano and is an example of Art deco architecture. The capitol's compound is named as the Antonio S. Bautista Provincial Capitol Compound.[1] The 2018 renovation saw the installation of a LED board on top of the capitol's signage and the conversion of its triangular pediment to a parapet.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Martinez, Melanio Jr. (May 10, 2022). "Juan Arellano and the Bulacan Provincial Capitol Building". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Casayuran, Mario; Terrazola, Vanne Elaine (May 27, 2018). "'Honeylet' to open Bulacan Capitol today". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Renovation of Juan Arellano-designed Bulacan provincial capitol criticized". Inquirer Lifestyle. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 28, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2022.


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