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The unfinished cuartel of Oslob

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The unfinished <em>cuartel</em> from the front.


Located front-right of the church of Oslob, just outside the perimeter stone fence and near the sea, at the intersection of Calle Aeternidad (Eternidad?) and the end of Calle Aragones, an unfinished building made of coral blocks stand. This unfinished structure was the cuartel, intended for the Spanish soldiers or guardia civil. It was started by Fray Juan Jose Aragones (1848 - 1854, 1859 - 1861) during his second term of service in this municipality. While it was not finished by Fray Aragones, work continued but remained unfinished until the end of Spanish Occupation.

View of the unfinished cuartelfrom the waterfront, left.
View of the unfinished cuartel from the waterfront, right.
The unfinished cuartel from the front.

Lateral view of unfinished cuartel.
Detail of wall showing coral stone blocks.

Detail of arch.
View from the belfry.

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2 Comments and/or Trackbacks »

  • Arnaldo said:

    This is so beautiful. Hanep sa ganda!

    I wish I could visit this town soon!

    30 June 2008 at 18:50
  • lapa said:

    unfinished or almost destucted

    5 July 2008 at 15:58

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