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Region 7: Central Visayas ••• Negros Oriental •• North of Dumaguete

Central Azucarera de Tanjay

This is a fully functioning sugar mill built in the early early 20th century sugar mill.  Like most sugar mills it was complete community, with residential areas set aside for staff and management.  In the managers’ compound are a number of wooden houses built in the American tropic style, consisting of wooden houses raised from the ground by posts.  The lower floor is generally open, and the living areas are confined to the second floor.  Tongue in groove planks laid horizontally characterize this type of building.  The roof of galvanized iron sheets is painted green and so is the trim of the house.  Such type of architecture was common in Baguio and in San Pablo, Laguna where American presence is noted.

Along the road on the way to Bais is a charming wooden chapel with neogothic decorations. 

Cathedral of St. Elizabeth | Silliman University Main Building
Bacong | Dauin | CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE TANJAY