Ilocos Sur Provincial Library
| Ilocos Sur Provincial Library | |
|---|---|
 The former location of the Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library (note the historical marker) and provincial jail (as stated in the signage), now a part of the National Museum - Ilocos Regional Museum Complex as the Old Carcel Museum | |
| 17°34′35″N 120°23′09″E / 17.57635°N 120.38595°E | |
| Location | Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1948 |
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library, commonly known as the Ilocos Sur Provincial Library, is a public library in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.[1]
History
Before becoming a library, its building served as Vigan's jail in 1657, and became Ilocos Sur's provincial jail complex in 1855.[2]
In 1890, Philippine president Elpidio Quirino was born inside the jail complex when his father served as jail warden. In 1948, a section of the jail complex was converted into a provincial library, and named after Quirino's mother, Gregoria Rivera.[3] The building ceased functioning as a jail on June 30, 2014. [2]
The Old Carcel building, together with the neighboring Padre Burgos Museum and the Magsingal Museum, currently form the NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex (National Museum Ilocos).[2]
Recognition
The Philippines Historical Committee, a predecessor of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, installed a historical marker in 1949.[3]
Gallery
The Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum building. The Ilocos Sur Provincial Library is located on its second floor.
Library interior
References
- ↑ Mendoza, Adoracion Bayani (2000). Public Libraries in the Philippines: Today and Tomorrow. National Library. ISBN 978-971-556-034-4.
- 1 2 3 "Ilocos – National Museum". Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- 1 2 "Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library | Registry". Retrieved May 1, 2024.