After almost 5 years since I last visited my Alma Matter, memories went back the time I reenter one of the famous Museum at Cavite, situated at the heart of our University, the Museo De La Salle.
The museum at De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, is dedicated to preserve some of 19th century Philippine ilustrado lifestyle culture and material collections from several donors and collectors.
This 19th-century two-storey building is bahay na bato inspired, the main lifestyle and design for that era which is made of brick and stone walls and huge logs ceiling design mainly found at the ground level. Upon entering the museum through postigo or door for pedestrians, welcoming stairs heading to the second floor warmed with lamps will be noticed. By the way Puerto Mayor, the huge arched front door is only used for passage of carriages and carrozas, so just postigo is opened during visits.
Upon entering, I approached the guard who lead us to the Museum's main office for the fee and tour guide.
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| Arched beams. |
After fees settled, we're off and started our tour. Like some other museums, selective picture taking can be done. Here, ground level is open for photo shots with or without flash, however, rooms at the same level including the second is strictly prohibited for that.
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| Ground level's right wing. |
Interior design was illuminated by lamps and beautiful collection in every sides and corners of the area.
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| St. John Baptist De La Salle on it's carroza at the left wing. |
Ceilings were also interesting to cite due to Styrofoam technique made to replicate log ceiling. Just imagine how heavy those things that might fall on their headt long time ago and even now if they made an authentic one. Huge room doors are also asset for the museum which gave dramatic look of 1900's.
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| Capiz divider posted as right wing wall design. |
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