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Currimao Tabacalera - structural details

Believed to be the biggest in the Ilocos region, the 19th-century tabacalera in Currimao, Ilocos Norte is a historical reminder of the infamous Tobacco Monopoly that was enforced in the region. Constructed in 1869, it was once used as a warehouse for native products, particularly tobacco, and marked Currimao's prime as a port town.

 

With proper restoration and development, the site can still become a promising tourist destination. There are already two prominent resorts nearby, Sitio Remedios (owned by Dr. Joven Cuanang) and Playa Tropical.

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Uploaded on August 19, 2012
Taken on March 2, 2009