The document provides background information on the Lapaz Public Market in Iloilo City, Philippines. Some key details:
- The market was established in the early 1920s on a former fishpond. The main building was constructed between the 1920s-1930s in an Art Deco style.
- Over the decades, the market has undergone improvements and repairs. It currently houses small stalls and vendors selling various goods.
- The market is historically and socially significant. It is associated with the origins of "Batchoy" soup and was an important community gathering space. It also provides economic benefits as a trading hub.
The document provides background information on the Lapaz Public Market in Iloilo City, Philippines. Some key details:
- The market was established in the early 1920s on a former fishpond. The main building was constructed between the 1920s-1930s in an Art Deco style.
- Over the decades, the market has undergone improvements and repairs. It currently houses small stalls and vendors selling various goods.
- The market is historically and socially significant. It is associated with the origins of "Batchoy" soup and was an important community gathering space. It also provides economic benefits as a trading hub.
The document provides background information on the Lapaz Public Market in Iloilo City, Philippines. Some key details:
- The market was established in the early 1920s on a former fishpond. The main building was constructed between the 1920s-1930s in an Art Deco style.
- Over the decades, the market has undergone improvements and repairs. It currently houses small stalls and vendors selling various goods.
- The market is historically and socially significant. It is associated with the origins of "Batchoy" soup and was an important community gathering space. It also provides economic benefits as a trading hub.
The document provides background information on the Lapaz Public Market in Iloilo City, Philippines. Some key details:
- The market was established in the early 1920s on a former fishpond. The main building was constructed between the 1920s-1930s in an Art Deco style.
- Over the decades, the market has undergone improvements and repairs. It currently houses small stalls and vendors selling various goods.
- The market is historically and socially significant. It is associated with the origins of "Batchoy" soup and was an important community gathering space. It also provides economic benefits as a trading hub.
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Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM Mapping of Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Category: Government Structures, Private Built Structures and Commercial Establishments
NAME OF IMMOVABLE HERITAGE: LAPAZ PUBLIC MARKET
PHOTO:
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. TYPE: [ ] ]CAPITOL BUILDING [ ] FORTRESS
[ ] GOVERNMENT [ ] MUNICIPAL/CITY HALL [ ] PRISON/CORRECTIONAL AGENCY BLDG [ ] BARANGAY HALL FACILITY [ ] FIRE STATION [ ] RICE MILL [ ] FACTORY [ ] POLICE STATION [ ] SUGAR MILL [ ] COCKPIT [ ] BRIDGE [ ] ICE PLANT [ ] LABORATORY __________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM [ ] LIBRARY [ ] DAM/DIKE [ ] POWER PLANT [ ] BAKESHOP [ ] GYMNASIUM [ ] RECREATION/SPORTS [ ] WINERY [ ] HOTEL CENTER [X] MARKETPLACE [ ] TRAIN/BUS STATION [ ] MUSEUM [ ] STORE [ ] AIRPORT [ ] OTHER [ ] BANK [ ] SEAPORT ______________________ B. OWNERSHIP [ ] PUBLIC [X] PRIVATE
C. ADDRESS/LOCATION/COORDINATES (Longitude & Latitude):
Brgy. Railway, Lapaz, Iloilo City
Google Map Point: 10.708820, 122.568154
D. AREA: 1. Total Land Area: 9,035 sqm – Market Complex 2. Structure: 182 sqm.
E. YEAR CONSTRUCTED/ESTIMATED AGE: Building Construction – 1930s ; Market Site – after 1917
F. OWNERSHIP/JURISDICTION:
Iloilo City Government
G. DECLARATION/LEGISLATION:
To be supplied
II. DESCRIPTION
A. Physical Description (Describe the physical features – exterior, interior, landscape surrounding the structure)
Lapaz Public Market is bounded by the Huevana St in the southeast, Rizal St. in the southwest, Lapaz Railway Station in the Northeast and Arroyo Extension Street in the Northwest.
The Main Public Market Building is the main entrance of the public market. It is two floor building about 9 meters in height, 17 meters wide and 10 meters in depth. The entrance is about 8 meters wide with grilled gates. The main building is flanked by a one floor building of stalls on its left and right side.
The Main Public Market building is light cream colored with dark red accents. The main entrance has decorative scroll element support the beam of the second floor rendered in Art Deco Style. The name of the building “La Paz Public Market Iloilo City” is etched on top of the entrance. There are three windows on the second floor marked by a column design. An extended roof surrounds the upper part of the building.
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM The ground floor of the building is occupied by small stalls selling different wares and fruits as well as the power supply room. The entrance to the second floor is located on the left side of the building.
The second floor is occupied by the Local Economic Enterprise Office. The room is divided into 5 partitions with 1 rest rooms.
SKETCH LAYOUT OF PUBLIC MARKET
B. History of the Structure (Write the history of construction, use/function of the building over the years, history of intervention)
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM Lapaz existed as a separate Municipality until 1937 when it became part of Iloilo City by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 158. As a separate municipality, it operated its own market. The present Lapaz Public Market started sometime between 1918 to early 1920s. The market rose from a fishpond that was reclaimed with dredged materials from Iloilo River as reported by the Quarterly Bulletin of the Bureau of Public Works in 1918 (Lujan, Nereo. FB post 6/5/2017). The main public market building was built between 1920s and 1930s as seen in its Art Deco Design which is prevalent of the period. It was reported by Mrs. Thelma Peñalosa-Basco, that public trading is already evident in the area even before World War II. The parents of Mrs. Basco were already fruit vendors in the market.
After the World War II, the market returned to operations. A general covered area was built. Vendors are selling on tables. Some have makeshift kiosks for their goods. In the 1960s when the Vice Mayor was Mr. Dicen, public stalls were built and rented out to vendors. Later, walls were built in between stalls and were rented out individually.
Sometime in the 1970s to 1980s, the Main Lapaz Public Market Building served as the headquarters of the Lapaz Police Station.
In 1989, a fire broke out at the northern side of the market burning portions of the market. Market stalls were transferred in Rizal St. fronting the market as repair works are in place.
The main building of the Lapaz Public Market was improved and rehabilitated by Congressman Raul Gonzales Sr in early 2000.
Other facilities were improved by other administration and public officials: Public Restroom & Wet Market (Mayor Espinosa), Transient Vendors Area (Congressman Treñas).
C. Status: [X] Occupied [ ] Not Occupied
III. STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRUCTURE
Lapaz Market is closely associated with the Batchoy
and the Panay Railways. One story told about the birth of the Batchoy. Workers in the railway would wait for the train in the early morning to unload goods from cargo. They needed something to keep them warm. In the nearby Lapaz Market, pig and cattle were slaughtered to be sold. The locals concocted a soup out of the innards of the slaughtered animals which gave way to Batchoy.
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM
IV. SIGNIFICANCE
Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, scientific, social, socioeconomic, socio-political, spiritual and then explain
The Lapaz Public Market is economically important as it is a trading area since its inception. Its close proximity to the Lapaz Train Station and the Iloilo River makes it accessible for traders to bring in their goods. The locals also buy and sell their goods in the area. It is a source of income to its tenants.
The Lapaz Public Market is also socially important. Locals converged in its coffee shops and restaurant. There are also recreational areas in the area such as billiards. It is also the home of the Lapaz Chess Club.
The Lapaz Public Market is also socio-politically important. Madge Café, a coffee shop, is a popular venue for politicians. They would come and talk with the locals and other politicians in the coffee shop. Many local leaders declared their local candidacy in the coffee shop.
Lapaz Public Market is the birthplace of Lapaz Batchoy. The pioneers of the popular Ilonggo noodle soup all started in Lapaz Batchoy.
V. CONSERVATION
A. CONDITION OF STRUCTURE: (Describe the physical condition of the structure)
The Lapaz Public Plaza Main Building has been renovated especially the second-floor area. The original wooden floors were replaced with tiles. There are portions of the ceiling that drips during rainy season and minor repairs has been made.
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM The set of stalls built in the 1960s needs improvement. Some sections are deteriorating especially unoccupied stalls.
Drainage has to be improved.
The makeshift cover of tarpaulin along the alleys has to be improved.
B. INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE:
1. [X] altered 2. [ ] moved
[ ] unaltered [X] original site
Remarks:
From visually inspection, the building is structurally sound. No cracks or deformation was noted. However, scientific testing of columns must be considered.
C. CONSTRAINTS/THREATS/ISSUES:
Commercial Development – The entry of malls and other outlets selling market goods is competing with those in the Lapaz Market.
Pollution – As the structure is located beside a road, the smoke emitted by vehicles contributes to the darkening of the façade. Garbage from vendors and buying public also contributes to the deterioration of the site.
Geological Events – Earthquake is a threat to the structural integrity of the building.
Climate Change & Severe Weatther – The area is prone to flooding during inclement weather especially in front of the Main Lapaz Plaza Building.
Fire – Fire is a huge risk factor especially with its history of incidence in the past. The are several materials made of wood which is combustible.
D. CONSERVATION MEASURES: (Describe the conservation measures taken at the level of the community, provincial and/or national)
Individual store/kiosks owners repair and improve their rented space.
On the part of the city government, sections of the market are improved.
VI. LIST OF SIGNIFICANT TANGIBLE MOVABLE HERITAGE (within the premises of the built heritage, with the consent of the owner/caretaker):
Name of Object Photo Year produced or estimated age
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________ Form 2A series January 2019
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
SUBCOMMISSION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL MAPPING PROGRAM
To be Supplied
VII. REFERENCES
KEY INFORMANT/S: Mr. Randy Hortillas, Lapaz Market Incharge
Mrs. Thelma Peñasales-Basco, Market Vendor since 1946 Mrs. Jocelyn Jayme, Market Vendor since 1982 Mr. Peter De La Cruz, Owner Madge Café REFERENCE/S: Lujan, Nereo. History 101 Reclamation in Iloilo City. Facebook Post June 6, 2017 NAME OF MAPPER/S: Erlano, Florence King H. Cartujano, Allain Rubido, Samuel Cezar C.
DATE PROFILED: 1 October 2019
__________________________________________________________________________________ Significant Tangible Immovable Heritage Municipality/City of ________________________ Province of _______________________________ Region ___________________________________
