History La Carlota, Negros Occidental
central azucarera de la carlota
the american period saw construction of gabaldon-type school building in 1908. central azucarera de la carlota, considered biggest sugar mill tandem in asia, constructed elizalde family in 1918.
the period 1918 through 1980s saw further expansion in la carlota in terms of infrastructure. imposing presidencia building, seat of local government, constructed in 1934, , since has become landmark in city center. in 1948 la carlota city high school building constructed. 2 years later, hosted first-ever carnival held on island. la carlota has produced 3 world boxing champions: pancho villa, world flyweight champion 1923 1925; small montana, world flyweight crown holder 1935 1938; , little dado (eleuterio zapanta), world bantamweight champion in 1940 , world flyweight champion in 1941.
the creation of la carlota chartered city occurred on june 19, 1965 virtue of republic act no. 4585. in 1967, la carlota city college established, becoming community college in province @ point in time operated local government unit. humble beginnings small settlement, la carlota has evolved 1 of major sugar-producing cities in philippines.
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