The TOTEM POLE in front of the Bellhouse was carved by Ernesto Dul-ang. It depicts a succession of historical figures during the first half of the 20th century. Originally, this totem pole was placed on the top of Scout Hill.
The personalities included in the totem pole are:
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The personalities included in the totem pole are:
- Admiral George Dewey who led the battle of Manila.
- General Emilio Aguinaldo - the first president of the Philippines
- President William Howard Taft - The first governor general of the Philippines, and later Secretary of War. He took a great interest in the development of Baguio City and Camp John Hay
- Secretary John Milton Hay - He was secretary of state when the Philippines became an American colony. During the construction of Camp John Hay, he died. The camp was then named in his honor.
- William Cameron Forbes was a government-general of the Philippines who is credited for the development of Baguio City.
- President Theodore Roosevelt - He signed the order that 535 acres of land be designated for Camp John Hay
- Major General Franklin Bell - Commander of the Philippine department, the designer of an Italian Garden and the Bellhouse and ampitheater.
- Lt. Col. Lyman W. Kennon - Oversaw the completion of the road that facilitated the construction and development of Baguio City and Camp John Hay
- Mayor James Halsema - The LAST American Mayor of Baguio City
- General Douglas McArthhur - The famous liberator of the Philippines during WW II
This brass seal used to adorn the portal of Camp John Hay's main gate. It is now located in front of the Bellhouse.
This cement seal used to hang on the monument to Philippine-American Friendship in the garden fronting the main hub.
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posted by shedotcomPH at 10:49 AM
3 Comments:
Uuuuuy that totem pole brings delightful memories of the old Camp John Hay. Good to know it's still there. I haven't been visiting John Hay lately because medyo disappointed ako sa pagiging comercialized na nya. But I might be exaggerating. How do you find it?
Cool pictures. They really bring back memories of my trips to Baguio/John Hay as a kid. I remember visiting the Bellhouse, too, and even have a few pictures of my friends and me.
Watson -- I agree, when I was a child, it was almost free to go to John Hay (You'd have to spend only for food for the picnic)! Thanks for dropping by! Glad it brought back delightful memories :)
James -- Thanks! Come back and view some other pics :)
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