About Laperal White House
The Laperal White House is a preserved American colonial-era heritage house on Leonard Wood Road in Cabinet Hill, Baguio City, Benguet. Built in the 1920s by Roberto Laperal as a vacation residence, it is noted for its white wooden Victorian-inspired architecture and American colonial design. Long associated with local folklore as a haunted house, it now operates as a heritage museum and houses Joseph's Restaurant, displaying period furniture, artworks and bamboo crafts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey white wooden heritage house set in a pine-shaded garden along Leonard Wood Road. Inside, the museum preserves original hardwood floors, staircases, vintage furniture and curated displays including Ifugao bamboo artworks and historical photographs. The ground floor and annex house Joseph's Restaurant serving Filipino and continental cuisine. Visitors can explore the garden, verandas, and exhibition rooms, take photos of the colonial architecture, and join guided tours explaining the house's history.
Key highlights
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Well-preserved 1920s American colonial Victorian-style wooden architecture
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Heritage museum with period furniture, vintage decor and Ifugao bamboo art exhibits
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Joseph's Restaurant operating within the heritage house
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Landscaped pine garden and veranda with photo spots
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Guided tours sharing the house's history and folklore
History of Laperal White House
Built in the 1920s by Roberto Laperal, a prominent businessman, as a family vacation house during the American colonial period. The house exemplifies American colonial residential architecture in Baguio. It was occupied during World War II and later restored and preserved as a heritage structure, representing Baguio's early 20th-century hill station development.
Culture & Context
Represents American colonial heritage architecture in Baguio and serves as a cultural museum showcasing Filipino craftsmanship, particularly Ifugao bamboo art. It is also a well-known part of local folklore and popular culture due to its reputation as a haunted house, contributing to Baguio's heritage tourism identity.
Route
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