Big House

This was built  in the year 1930 by an American soldier named Paul and was later awarded to Mr. William Joyce Sr. It is currently the oldest building constructed in Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental. It used to be a meeting place of soldiers and a garrison. The architectural design of this house reflects the Japanese and American emancipation. Its building was inspired by an American design with a unique column as part of the building. Today, it is being utilized to be the haven of old collections of Manobo and B’laan artifacts such as agong, agas or bow, pana or spear, kamagi, takmon or female dress, Dabie Crocket rifle 22, an American rifle.