Negros Oriental Provincial Building
Building in Negros Oriental, Philippines
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The Negros Oriental Provincial Building or Negros Oriental Provincial Capitol is the seat of the provincial government of Negros Oriental in the Philippines.
| Negros Oriental Provincial Building | |
|---|---|
Facade of Negros Oriental Provincial Capitol | |
 Interactive map of the Negros Oriental Provincial Building area | |
Alternative names | Negros Oriental Provincial Capitol |
General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 9°18′47.1672″N 123°18′6.822″E |
Completed | 1924 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 31m (Length) x 18m (Width) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Daniel Burnham |
History
Daniel Burnham, an American city planner and architect, designed the provincial building,[1] which was completed in 1924.[2]
The building houses the office of the governor and other key provincial offices.[2]
In 2024, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines installed a historical marker for the building.[3]
Architecture and fittings
The building is in neoclassical architectural style.[2] It measured 31 metres (102 ft) in length by 18 metres (59 ft) in width. It was colored white and had four large Ionic columns in the entrance.[4]
