LINGAYEN, Pangsinan — The provincial capitol, which survived heavy bombardment during World War II and the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that devastated northern Luzon in 1990, officially turns a century old this month. American occupationThe capitol stands as an icon of the provincial government’s commitment to build heritage. The idea of building a new capitol came about during the first decade of the American occupation in the 1900s. Baluyut said a Filipino assistant engineer supervised the technical aspects of the construction, which was overseen by an American foreman. He said the windows throughout the structure were made of concha shell with narra frames, protected by wrought iron grills.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 15, 2018 21:45 UTC