Leyte Provincial Capitol | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Town or city | Tacloban |
Country | Philippines |
Coordinates | 11°15′02″N 125°00′14″E / 11.25046°N 125.00385°E |
Construction started | 1917 |
Completed | 1924 |
Renovated | 1964, 2019 |
Owner | Provincial Government of Leyte |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Antonio Mañalac Toledo |
National Historical Landmarks | |
Official name | Capitol Building of the Philippines, 1944–1945 |
Designated | 1950 |
The Leyte Provincial Capitol was the seat of government of the Philippine province of Leyte until 2019. The historic building situated in Tacloban also served as the temporary national capitol in 1944 to 1945 during the World War II era.