Tomas Claudio Memorial Elementary School | Claudio Intermediate School MarkerTomas Claudio Memorial Elementary School | Claudio Intermediate School Marker is a Marked Structure, NHCP; Registered Property, Municipality of Morong, Rizal located at Morong, Rizal, Region IV-A.
During the American period (1898-1945), about 3,000 Gabaldon-type school buildings were constructed and American-style educational system was introduced.
Upon the signing of Act 2881, the townspeople of Morong, Rizal contributed sand and gravel and a Gabaldon-type school building was erected in 1921. The U-shaped one-storey building has a concrete foundation with the floor raised from the ground to promote air passage, an adaptation to the tropical climate in the country. The nine concrete arches at the facade of the building reflect an American-era image of the cultural heritage in Morong, Rizal. Board panels on the interior and some portions of exterior wall are arranged vertically and horizontally. Wooden air vents that promote air circulation are placed on the lower part of the wall touching the floor. Windows are either glass and capiz, which are retained on the upper part of the wall. Cut-out fretworks with abacus design are seen on the upper portions of the wall. These not only give a decorative look, but also allow ventilation. The roofing is made of galvanized iron sheets.
At present, tiles are laid on a portion of the floor of the main building. The school library and mini museum was created by removing some classroom partitions to produce a larger room. To meet the need for additional classrooms for the growing student population, additional school buildings are being erected in the nearby areas.
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Claudio Intermediate School
Constructed 1921 under Act No. 2881 in the memory of Tomas Claudio who died, 29 June 1918, of wounds received in action near Cantigny, France, during World War I.