Historical Sites

UNKNOWNCEBU ARCHIVE

November 19, 2021 - By 

2020 ARCHIVE

July 18, 2020 Cebu is the oldest city in the entirety of the Philippines being established in 1565 and as such,
July 21,2020 The city of Danao is the second most northern city in Cebu it is known for its Gun and Sugar industry Danao City
July 22, 2020 Nuestra Senora del Patrocinio Church Boljoon is a large municipality 90 kilometres south of Cebu city with a population of around 19,000
july 31, 2020 The Menyeng House is one of the older houses in Talisay, colored white and Built on May 2,1950
AUgust 1, 2020 delatorre ancestral house
august 2, 2020 villoria house
august 3, 2020 This is one of the oldest structures in Talisay,Cebu and one of the few remaining Spanish era wells that still exist.
august 6, 2020 The Pillbox of Talisay is one of the few reminders of World War 2 in Cebu, the Pillbox is made of concrete plates and is the largest Pillbox in Cebu
august 6, 2020 The Kong Ancestral house is one of the few ancestral houses in Talisay, Built in 1950 the house
august 8, 2020 This is the Techavez house (or i think it is) This house is at least 100 years old (According to the owner)
august 9, 2020 The Panares House is one of the largest ancestral houses in Barili, The house was built around 1870s
august 9, 2020 Balay Mandeng Omen (Refer to images above)… This house is the ancestral house for familia Bascon and Familia Lazo.
august 13, 2020 This house is the first Garces house built more or less in 1932, but it would be impossible to say that it was built in the Spanish period because the
august 15, 2020 The Labastillas house is one of the larger American Period Ancestral houses in Dumanjug, The House has a rectangular plan with a hexagonal part sticking out of the rectangular plan
august 31, 2020 This Greek arch structure is one of the the only remnant of an American period mansion in Talisay.
august 31, 2020 In Lagtang, Talisay, along the highway going to Toledo you can readily see this old style house
september 3, 2020 Manning Laso house (1952) (Refer to images above) The Manning Laso house is a old house just across the road from the Balay Mandeng Omen
september 3, 2020 This house beside the sea in Poblacion Talisay, is the beach house of the Jereza family,
september 5, 2020 The Depensa or Defense in English, is a large line of defenses located in Jaclupan,
september 5, 2020 The Langoyon Bridge is one of the oldest structures in Talisay, The bridge was built around 1912
september, 8 2020Built in 1914, Cebu’s historic Gotiaoco Building is said to be the first commercial structure in Cebu with an elevator and air conditioning.
october 25, 2020 World War 2 Airport Runway now used as Gate and Wall in Talisay
november 30, 2020 The Pink House of Carcar
december 1, 2020 old house (restauro) lost
december 4,2020 Old Watchtower in Sogod,Cebu used to defend against Muslim pirates…
december 6, 2020 The History of the Capiz Window common in The Philippines
december 8, 2020 The History of the Sugar Industry in Talisay,Cebu
december 9, 2020 The most notorious crime gang in Cebu in the 80s The Alega Gang
december 10, 2020 This is the Bantayan sa Hari of Aloguinsan. It was built in the 1840s and is now in ruins, but fortunately is now preserved in a beautiful park.
december 13, 2020 This is The ruins of the Spanish Era Fort of Oslob. Built in 1789 the fortress is the second oldest in Cebu.
december 14, 2020 One of the many Bantayan Sa Hari of Cebu this one in Dalaguete is the Oldest in the island dated 1768.
december 15, 2020 One of the last ancestral houses in Talisay. Located in Barangay Tangke the Vicenta House was built in 1955.
december 17, 2020 The evolution of the Philippine Ancestral house. This 4 part series will
december 17, 2020A relic from the older days. A receipt from the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) Issued on November 7,1931.
december 18, 2020 The Second part of the Evolution of the Ancestral House Enjoy!
december 19, 2020 The History of the Tiago House of Cansojong. The story of Tiago’s old house.
december 22, 2020 The only ruins of the Mohon Sugar Mill of 1922.
december 31, 2020 The third part of the Evolution of the Ancestral House series enjoy. This part covers the late Spanish to the early American Period of ancestral houses

2021 ARCHIVE

january 4, 2021 Possibly the last American Period Ancestral House in the Poblacion of Talisay, Cebu. The Cervantes house built in the 1920s and used as a field hospital during the Japanese occupation.
january 7, 2021 This is the HRSC Building built in the 1920s. The building is a great example of American era Classical architecture with a detailed balcony and ornamentation akin to buildings in Manila and New York.
january 8, 2021 This is the Don Sergio Osmena building it is one of the post war era commercial buildings along the nearby Colon Street.
january 8, 2021 COLORIZED VERSION
A World War 2 Era Image showing the Poblacion of Talisay after the landing, the church in the top left has no roof and its walls are in ruins, though the facade and belltowers are untouched,
january 9, 2021 One of the few photos of the inside of the temporary church of Talisay Cebu built in 1946 after the main parish church was destroyed in World War 2. This picture, taken on January 25, 1947
january 10, 2021 One of the few pre war commercial buildings in the port area of Cebu. This is the Benisin Building built in 1921
january 13, 2021 Cebuanos for many years before the construction of South Road Properties or SRP in Cebu the small island which was about 800 meters from the mainland and many more remember the beaches and the fishing stations on this island. 
january 17, 2021 A Large ancestral house in Langtad, Naga built in 1934 according to locals. The house is built in traditional American Period style with Capiz windows,
january 19, 2021 A large ancestral house in Dumanjug,Cebu. The house currently is owned by the Melgar family it is very large at around 300 square meters. The house was built shortly after World War 2 around 1950 or 1951.
january 20, 2021 One of the Few Ancestral houses in Malabuyoc. This house with a yet unidentified owner is one of the largest in Malabuyoc.
january 22, 2021 A ancestral house built in the 1930s and then recently expanded. The house is located in Carmen,Cebu it is one of the many ancestral houses near to the local Mercado.
january 24, 2021 One of the scarce ancestral houses in Tabogon,Cebu it is right beside the National highway. The house is the home of Notario Publico Catalino B. Romagos
january 25, 2021 One of the many ancestral houses in Sibonga,Cebu a bustling town in the south. This ancestral house owned by the Lianos family was built most likely in the 1950s 
january 26, 2021 This is one of the three ancestral houses in Ronda, Cebu. This house owned by the Coriente Family is one of the most beautiful and visually appealing houses in the province
february 1, 2021 An Ancestral house in Carmen, Cebu owned by the Villamor family. This house built in World War 2, 1941
february 2, 2021 One of the only American Period ancestral houses in Alcoy,Cebu. This house with a currently unidentified owner is a great example of a medium sized ancestral house reserved for the middle-high class of Alcoy.
february 4, 2021 A large ancestral house or school building in Catmon, Cebu. The building/house now houses a local school and is located near the sea. The house/building itself is very large and is a good example of late 1930s
february 6, 2021 Two Ancestral houses in Tuburan,Cebu sadly these houses are losing to the test of time. The first house located on the corner of C. Parilla and D. Maxilom street is a fine example of a 1930s
february 7, 2021 This is possibly the only photo of the Spanish Era sugar mill in Uldog,Talisay,Cebu the Mill was built in the 1880s to serve the needs of the growing sugar industry in the south.
february 10, 2021 Possibly the Only photo inside the Talisay church before World War 2… There were ceiling paintings like many other churches in Cebu.
february 10, 2021 1912 Photo of Talisay Church Colorized with Myheritage. The church built in 1848 is one of the many spanish era churches in Cebu. The kumbento destroyed during World War 2 still exists here.
february 12, 2021 A large ancestral house in Balamban,Cebu located on Sto Nino street in the Poblacion. This house with a as of now unidentified owner is one of the few large and beautiful ancestral houses in the sleepy town of Balamban.
february 14, 2021 One of the oldest structures in Talisay. The Spanish-American period bridge in Barangay Poblacion originally built in the 1880s to connect south and north Poblacion which was then renovated into a Concrete balustraded bridge following standard American architecture.
february 18, 2021 A glimpse on another Filipino island today we leave Cebu to see an ancestral house in Baclayon,Bohol.
february 19, 2021 A Ancestral house in Valencia, Bohol built in the 1890s. This house with a currently unidentified owner is one of the many ancestral houses in the Maribojoc. The house is a great example of a Bahay Na Bato with a coral stone first floor that has been covered with Concrete paletada,fe
february 20, 2021 An 1840s-1850s Photo of Manila Cathedral before the many earthquakes and other disasters destroyed this one. The old church made in Italian baroque is similar to one church in Rome.
february 21, 2021 Balay Mandeng Omen (Refer to images above)… This house is the ancestral house for familia Bascon and Familia Lazo
february 23, 2021 The Heritage city of Carcar is what most Cebuanos think of when they think old buildings and old houses, and they are correct, but like many other municipalities and cities in the province Carcar also has its share of Bantayan Sa Hari or Watchtowers read about them…
march 3, 2021 Talisay during World War 2 was the landing site of both the Japanese Invasion force in 1942 and the American Liberation force in 1945m
march 5, 2021 The Mancao Ancestral house is located beside Gaisano Carcar. The house was built by the Mancao Family starting in 1932 and ending in 1933
march 8, 2021 Amateur Antique Restoration: 20th Century Singer Sewing machine stand.
march 24, 2021 The dilapidated and slowly falling into ruin Galicano House in Carcar,Cebu.
april 10, 2021 Takas sa Talisay? These are stills of a Japanese short film documenting the invasion of Japanese Forces landing in Talisay. Now hosted on the NHK website these stills are photographic testaments to the invasion of Cebu and the first Takas Sa Talisay. 
april 11, 2021 A short Jump once again to another island in Visayas, Negros. This massive house with a currently unidentified owner is one of the largest ive seen in the area.
april 19, 2021 One of the few ancestral houses in Talisay,Cebu the Asul Ancestral house. The house built in the Mid 1950s 
april 22, 2021 A glimpse into the past. A 1931 photo by John Tewell of Jose Rizal Street in Talisay,Cebu. 
april 26, 2021 A interesting find in the Barangay of Bato,Toledo,Cebu a ancestral house of American Period make
april 26, 2021 A interesting find in the Barangay of Bato, Toledo,Cebu. An Ancestral houses built in the American Period.
april 29, 2021 A well preserved Bahay Na Bato in Barangay San Vicente, Bogo City,Cebu
may 8, 2021 This is the Restauro Ancestral house that was built in 1935, it was located in Linao Talisay and is now occupied by a Nissan Dealership.
may 9, 2021 This coral stone structure is the Bantayan sa Hari or Baluarte or Watchtower of Ginatilan,Cebu
may 14, 2021 paterno avila house
may 17, 2021 Among the many heritage sites in Cebu that feature buildings, monuments and churches there are also the Natural sites of Cebu.
may 26, 2021 The church built in the Neo-Gothic style with pointed arches and other elements of Neo-gothic architecture.
june 20, 2021 NEWLY RESTORED: Built from 1836 to 1848 the Church of Talisay, Cebu is one of the many beautiful Spanish Churches on the Island of Cebu. An archival photo of the church as it was in the early 1900s.
june 14, 2021 Coming from Nueva Caceres we reach the Poblacion of Oslob. The first activity you should do is visit the heritage church.
july 1, 2021 The Ferraren ancestral house in Ginatilan,Cebu. Built possibly from the 1850s-1880s t
july 7, 2021 A spanish era Watchtower in Malabuyoc converted into a Museum.
july 16, 2021 This is barangay Manipis Talisay, Cebu in the year 1927. As you can see it is barren and without life due to deforestation.
august 20, 2021 The Church Plaza of Dalaguete. As part of the laws of the indies it is prescribed that each town should have a Church with a town plaza fronting it. This serves as a focal point for the people of the town and a place to have important events.
october 1, 2021 Talisay was once an augustinian estate thus the church of Talisay was run by Augustinian priests in the first 100 years. The church of Talisay was built in 1848 through the efforts of Fr. Juan Soriano.
october 2, 2021 The oldest bell of Talisay,Cebu church. The bell dated to the year 1838 is one of the few treasures left of the parish.
october 3, 2021 The bell tower ruins of Santander, Cebu. Built during the Spanish colonial period along with the old Coral stone church of Santander.
october 3, 2021 Located in the rural barangay of Bato, Samboan, Cebu this ruin is one of two coral stone structures in the barangay.
october 4, 2021 Located on the northwestern side of Cebu Tuburan church is one of the tallest in Cebu.
october 26, 2021 Wells were located within church property or somewhere very close. Since the church was the center for the community with most citizens in walking distance,
october8, 2021 Another Watchtower of Cebu built in the 1800s. This watchtower located in the barangay of Nueva Caceres is one of the oldest structures in the area.
october 9, 2021 The town of Boljoon as it was in 1949. These are two photos with a Date of August 8, 1949 and September 8, 1949 depict the town of Boljoon.
october 9, 2021 instrumental legacy of the harp and piano
october 16, 2021 There are many Bantayan sa Hari or Baluarte in the Municipality of Oslob. Most of them are decaying or ruins at this point, like this one.
october 17, 2021 The Cebu cathedral and it’s bell system. Finished in 1863 the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the archdiocese of Cebu.
october 19, 2021 The picture below is a Replica inside the Barangay Hall But the real structure located inside a Squatter house is now incredibly neglected with informal settlers
october 20, 2021 Playing the piano in the oldest house in the Philippines. The Yap-Sandiego ancestral house which was built around 1675-1700
october 29, 2021 Lost Heritage: The Trinidad Lucero Gumila house of Argao,Cebu. Located along the Natalio Bacalso highway in the middle of the Argao
october 21, 2021 Located along I. Kintanar street in Sibonga’s poblacion the house. Large and grand when you first look at it, this house can be
october 22, 2021 The wishing well of yap sandiego
october 24, 2021 The Tomas Delgado Ancestral house located on the intersection of Hilarion Alquizola and Agustin Paras St. in Barili, Cebu. The old house was built in 1914.
october 25, 2021 An Ancestral house located in Banhigan, Dalaguete. The house looks to be built in the 1920s-1940s with the extension on the right side of the house possibly built in the
october 26, 2021 sacred treasure of boljoon
october 31, 2021 The 200+ Year old watchtower of Boljoon. This watchtower is one of the largest and well built in the nation.
november 1, 2021 Located on a hill high above the ocean and a kilometer inland most of El Pardo, ancestral house
november 2, 2021 family treasures lagang
november 5The Getizo Ancestral house, Boljoon, Cebu. Originally built after World War 2 between 1949-1950
november 6, 2021 This is the Estavilla ancestral house, located in Poblacion, Boljoon, Cebu.
november 7, 2021 mary and her defender

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