Pangasinan Provincial Capitol

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Pangasinan Provincial Capitol
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Façade of the Capitol
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Location in the Philippines
Alternative namesLingayen Capitol
General information
TypeGovernment Building
Architectural styleFrench Neo-classical
Location Lingayen, Pangasinan
Country Philippines
Coordinates 16°02′01″N120°13′53″E / 16.033513°N 120.231519°E / 16.033513; 120.231519
Current tenants Office of the Governor
Provincial Government of Pangasinan
Groundbreaking1917
Completed1918
RenovatedLatest renovation in 2008
Technical details
Floor counttwo
Design and construction
Architect(s)Ralph Harrington Doane
Known forOne of the Eight Architectural Treasures in the Philippines
Website
www.pangasinan.gov.ph
National Historical Landmarks
Official nameAng Paglunsad (1945)
TypeSites/Events
DesignatedMarch 15, 1975;49 years ago (March 15, 1975)
Database NHCP website

The Pangasinan Provincial Capitol, on Lingayen Gulf, is the present seat of the government of Pangasinan. It was declared as one of the eight Architectural Treasures of the Philippines by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. [1] Located in Lingayen, this government building was constructed during the term of the late Governor Daniel Maramba, the "Grand Old Man of Pangasinan". [2] On the central concave portion of its façade reads, an inscription says, "Province of Pangasinan. Erected Capitol Building AD MCMXVIII by the Government and Administration of Civil State promoting Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness."

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History

The provincial capitol, designed by Daniel Burnham, was built on April 21, 1917, and was completed in 1918 with a budget of three hundred thousand pesos. Twenty five hectares of land was obtained by the provincial government and the construction was led by the seventh governor of Pangasinan Daniel Maramba; Members Segundo Estaris and Victor Tomelden; Treasurer J.W. Crow; District Engineer Chas Dandors; and Consulting Architect Ralph Harrington Doane.

Earlier construction of the provincial capitol Pangasinan Provincial Capitol construction 1.jpg
Earlier construction of the provincial capitol
Pangasinan Provincial Capitol under construction showing general front view Pangasinan Provincial Capitol construction 2.jpg
Pangasinan Provincial Capitol under construction showing general front view
Inauguration of the Pangasinan Provincial Capitol, 1918 Pangasinan Provincial Capitol inauguration.jpg
Inauguration of the Pangasinan Provincial Capitol, 1918

During World War II it was severely damaged and in 1949, it was reconstructed by the provincial board led by the fourteenth governor of Pangasinan Enrique Braganza; Members Vicente Soliven and Miguel de Vera; Treasurer A.F. Buenaventura and District Engineer V.B. Oledan to its pre-war grandeur. [3]

The second half of 2007 marks the commencement of significant changes in the physical appearance and systematic clustering of provincial government buildings, parks, hospitals, and satellite offices. The intensive rehabilitation and repair of the provincial capitol building gained national fame and recognition upon its completion in 2008, earning for it the title “Best Provincial Capitol in the Philippines”. Simultaneous to the renovation of the physical infrastructure of the province, human resource improvement was implemented through programs which resulted to the restoration of dignity, self-respect and professionalism of provincial government employees as working force partners in Pangasinan's development. It was during this term of Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. that the founding day of Pangasinan was established, celebrating its 430th founding anniversary for the first time on April 5, 2010. Pangasinan's Golden age took off from this year which saw numerous investments flowing into the province, significant development projects mushrooming in every corner, local, national and international linkages being established, all for Pangasinan's progress and advancement, and finally breaking ground on a period where Pangasinenses proudly claim that their Province is the best place to invest, live, work and raise a family. Consequently, under the administration of Governor Amado I. Espino III, the provincial government of Pangasinan celebrated the Provincial Capitol's CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY in December 2018.

Architecture

The building was made of poured concrete with limestone on the exterior to display its warm color. Part of the plan was to include a court house, jail, garage, storeroom, hospital and residences for the governor and provincial treasures.

Proposed layout map designed of the capitol. Pangasinan Provincial Capitol proposed layout.jpg
Proposed layout map designed of the capitol.

The entire building is rectangular in plan with two to three stories in height, and set on a podium with several steps. At the center of the façade is the entrance with several doors sheltered by a canopy. The exterior has minimum wall surfaces but maximum window openings to bring in cool sea breeze. The entire structure is guarded from the sun and rain by its colonnade and projecting cornices surrounding the buildings. Inside are big rooms that had high ceilings and large windows were lined along wide corridors, giving an impression of an open pavilion. The architecture style is marked by the use of columns, entablatures and pediments. To make it an enhanced capitol building, the plan used two stories with a monumental main floor lobby and court room on the second floor.

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Floorplan

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