SPL 140 Activity No. 1 - Torres

ASSESSMENT OF
SIGNIFICANCE
OF HERITAGE
STRUCTURES
ACTIVITY NO. 1
CHRISTIAN JAYLORD T. TORRES

BS ARCHITECTURE 4C
SUBMITTED TO
AR. CHRISTIAN NICO R. PILOTIN
Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Website: www.unp.edu.ph Email: op@unp.edu.ph
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
SPL 140- CONSERVATION OF THE BUILT HERITAGE

SECOND TERM, AY 2022-2023
ACTIVITY No.1
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF HERITAGE STRUCTURES
SPL 140 4C 2-2022-2023

Date: April 27, 2023
Christian Jaylord T. Torres Ar. Christian Nico R. Pilotin, UAP
Student Course Facilitator
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CATHEDRAL (Metropolitan Cathedral of the

Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle)
Location: Burgos St., Brgy. I, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
The Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul, also called Vigan Cathedral, is one of the most
amazing historic sites in Vigan. It is an old church in Ilocos region on the front of Salcedo Plaza
and next to Burgos Plaza.
Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and founder of Villa Fernandina, now Vigan, founded
the first cathedral in Vigan in 1574. The church was made of wood and stalk. Meanwhile, the
motifs of the cathedral are neo-gothic and pseudo-roman.
It was restored in 1641 and its current baroque structure was completed in 1800. The bell
tower is also here and is approximately 25 meters high with a large bronze to symbolize St.
Peter. In 1758, it was established as a cathedral.
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
Area of Significance Rank Level of

Significance (1-4)
Historical
Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and founder of Villa Fernandina, 4
now Vigan, founded the first cathedral in Vigan in 1574
It was restored in 1641 and its current baroque structure was 4

completed in 1800.
Vigan Cathedral, is one of the most amazing historic sites in Vigan. 4
It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site declaration for the 4

Historic Town of Vigan in 1999.
Total 16=4 Highly

significant
Architectural and Contextual
The church is predominantly in Earthquake Baroque style with large 4
buttresses on its side.
Neo-Gothic, Romanesque and Chinese inspired embellishments 4
Its roof is finished in tiles or tegula 4
The church is dedicated to the conversion of St. Paul. A statue of the 4

saint sits at the center niche of the church façade
In its interior are silver-paneled main altar, three naves, 12 minor 4

altars and brass communion handrails.
It has ribbed ceiling, were the Machuca-like tiles used along its entire 4
flooring.
Construction of the first Vigan Cathedral was started in 1574, made 4

from simple wood and thatch materials. A second version was put up
by 1641.
The cathedral has two intricate pulpits standing parallel to each other. 4
They look to be made from wrought iron and are in very good
condition.
Total 32=4 Highly
significant
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
Social
The cathedral's role is not only in the religious life of the people, but 4
the social, economic, educational and political aspects as well.
It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva 4

Segovia.
The Church reflects the status of the family in the community 4
Total 12=4 Highly

significant
Summary
Area of Significance Rank Level
Historical -
Architectural and Contextual 4 Highly significant
Social 4 Highly significant
Overall Total 4 Highly significant
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and founder of Villa Fernandina, now Vigan, founded
the first cathedral in Vigan in 1574. The church was made of wood and stalk. Meanwhile, the
motifs of the cathedral are neo-gothic and pseudo-roman. The Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul,
also called Vigan Cathedral, is one of the most amazing historic sites in Vigan. It is an old church
in Ilocos region on the front of Salcedo Plaza and next to Burgos Plaza.
The church's main architectural features are its huge side buttresses and Earthquake
Baroque styling. Additionally, it has decorations with Neo-Gothic, Romanesque, and Chinese
influences. The Vigan City Bell Tower, a separate 25 meters (82 ft) bell tower with a square base
and an octagonal form, is located south of the cathedral. It has a weather vane on top in the shape
of a rooster, which represents Saint Peter. Its interior features a main altar with silver panels, three
naves, 12 minor altars, and brass communion handrails. The Palacio de Arzobispado de Nueva
Segovia, the sole surviving example of a Philippine archbishop's palace from the Spanish colonial
era, is situated next to the cathedral.
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF FILART HOUSE
Location: Diego Silang St., Brgy. VIII, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810

Significance (1-4)
Historical
NOT AVAILABLE -
NOT AVAILABLE -
Social
NOT AVAILABLE -
Summary
NOT AVAILABLE -
As shown is the picture, the Filart House is demolished due to natural disaster which is
earthquake that causes the severe damage of the structure. And I do not have any information about
this house.
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CO HOUSE
Location: Plaridel St., Brgy. VIII, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810

Significance (1-4)
Historical
NOT AVAILABLE -
The house was built following the form of Vigan Architecture 4
The roof has galvanized iron sheets 4

The house is an example of a typical brick construction. 4
The house features the simple ornamentations of a Vigan house 4
The house is constructed of local materials such as hardwood, clay 4

bricks, Capiz shells, bamboo laths and sawali ceilings.
The house is in perfect scale with the surrounding structures. 4
Total 24=4 Highly

significant
Social
The house features the traditional living spaces of Ilocano house 4
The house reflects the typical lifestyle of the Biguenos during the 4
Spanish period.
The house reflects the status of the family in the community 4
Total 12=4 Highly

significant
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
Summary
Historical -
For the background of the house, I did not gather information about of this house, because
there is no one to ask information about the house. The house was built in Vigan Architecture.
The exterior of the house is made of brick and wood and constructed of local material such
as clay bricks, Capiz shells and Woods. But due to the generation and some natural disaster, the
house is renovated. The exterior is made of concrete but they preserve some Vigan Architecture
style. And the interior of the, I don’t have the permission to go inside.
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CAP BUILDING
Location: Florentino St. cor Gov. A Reyes St., Brgy. I, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810

Significance (1-4)
Historical HISTORY NOT
AVAIILABLE
Total -
This Building was reconstructed following the form of one of vigan style 3
house.
The gable roof is galvanized iron sheets. 4
This Building is an example of an all-brick type of house construction. 3
This Building has moldings, old/new canopies and arch shape windows 3
This Building is constructed of local materials such as brick, mortar, and 3
smooth concrete plaster as finishing wall design
This Building is in perfect scale with the surrounding structures. 3
Total 19=3.17 Highly
Significant
Social
This Building features the traditional living spaces of Ilocano house 3
This Building reflects the typical lifestyle of the Biguenos during the 4
Spanish period.
This Building reflects the status of the family in the community 3
Total 10=3.3 Significant

Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
Summary
Historical -
This Building was renovated and reconstructed. Its exterior shows smooth concrete
exterior wall finishing, arched windows, preserved and new canopies, new eaves vent, and
moldings. Interior part of the building is the same in exterior and its style is Modern Architecture
that mix with Vigan Architecture.
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF MERCEDEZ AND MILAGROS HOUSE
Location: Jacinto St, Gov. A Reyes St. cor. Bonifacio St., Brgy. I, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810

Significance (1-4)
Historical
NOT AVAILABLE -

The house was reconstructed following the form of one of vigan style 4
house.
The hip roof is galvanized iron sheets and it has exposed bricks at ground 4
floor.
The house is an example of a brick and wood (straight façade) type of 4
house construction.
The house has architectural features like Ventanillas, Capiz windows, 4
Moldings, Main Doorway and Eaves Vent
The house is constructed of local materials such as brick, mortar, wood in 4
second floor and rough plaster as finishing wall design
The house is in perfect scale with the surrounding structures. 3
Total 21=3.5 Highly
Significant
Social
The house features the traditional living spaces of Ilocano house 4
The house reflects the typical lifestyle of the Biguenos during the 4
Spanish period.
The house reflects the status of the family in the community 3
Total 11
Tamag, Vigan City
2700 Ilocos Sur
Telephone: (077) 722-2810
Summary
Historical -
This house is a wood-and-brick (Straight Façade) type of vigan house. Its architectural
features are Moldings, Capiz with Jalosie Windows. It has Main Doorway with Puertita. Its
conditions are not that good as the other nearby houses.
Some parts and details are a ruin due to natural disaster both earthquake and typhoon. Its
architectural features left are exposed bricks and ruined plasters.

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ASSESSMENT OF

CHRISTIAN JAYLORD T. TORRES

SPL 140- CONSERVATION OF THE BUILT HERITAGE

SPL 140 4C 2-2022-2023

ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CATHEDRAL (Metropolitan Cathedral of the

Location: Burgos St., Brgy. I, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Area of Significance Rank Level of

It was restored in 1641 and its current baroque structure was 4

Vigan Cathedral, is one of the most amazing historic sites in Vigan. 4

It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site declaration for the 4

Total 16=4 Highly

The church is dedicated to the conversion of St. Paul. A statue of the 4

In its interior are silver-paneled main altar, three naves, 12 minor 4

Construction of the first Vigan Cathedral was started in 1574, made 4

It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva 4

The Church reflects the status of the family in the community 4

Total 12=4 Highly

ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF FILART HOUSE

Area of Significance Rank Level of

ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CO HOUSE

Location: Plaridel St., Brgy. VIII, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Area of Significance Rank Level of

The roof has galvanized iron sheets 4

The house features the simple ornamentations of a Vigan house 4

The house is constructed of local materials such as hardwood, clay 4

The house is in perfect scale with the surrounding structures. 4

Total 24=4 Highly

Total 12=4 Highly

ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF CAP BUILDING

Area of Significance Rank Level of

This Building reflects the status of the family in the community 3

Total 10=3.3 Significant

ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OF MERCEDEZ AND MILAGROS HOUSE

Area of Significance Rank Level of

Architectural and Contextual

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