Davao City Hall
| Davao City Hall | |
|---|---|
Davao City Hall in 2024 | |
Interactive map of the Davao City Hall area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Davao City, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 7°03′52″N 125°36′28″E / 7.06439°N 125.60770°E |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Renovated | 1947, 2017 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
The Davao City Hall is a government building which houses the office of the Mayor of Davao City.
History
The Davao City Hall structure was built in 1926 when Davao City was still a municipality. The building's design was used as inspiration by Juan M. Arellano in designing the municipal hall of Concepcion, Tarlac, which was erected in 1929.[1]
Davao formally attained cityhood through the Commonwealth Act No. 51 on October 16, 1936, during the presidency of Manuel L. Quezon.[2] Davao's inauguration as a city was held on March 1, 1937.[3]
The Davao City Hall was destroyed during World War II in 1945 and restored in 1947 based on its original design.[2]
In 2017, the wooden flooring and door which is a legacy of the 1926 structure was renovated. The flooring was replaced by concrete and steel.[4][5]
Heritage status
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines recognizes the building as a historical site on November 17, 2012.[2]
References
- ^ "Concepcion Presidencia Building" historical marker. National Historical Commission of the Philippines, 2025.
- ^ a b c Colina, Antonio IV (March 15, 2018). "Davao to come up with plan after City Hall's failure to meet fire safety standards". MindaNews. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence (March 16, 2024). "Davao City: Then and now". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Renovation won't destroy Davao City Hall historical value". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. January 25, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Davao City hall construction eyed to finish before August". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. April 12, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2024.