It was constructed during the term of Mayor Antonio Jose L. Dimayuga (1928-1937). During World War II it was converted to a hospital that later on was transferred to the Laurel Ancestral House because of the incessant bombing. During the term of Mayor Jose Corona in 1946, it was named Puericulture Center. Then during the term of Mayor Pedro Gonzales (1951-1957), it accommodated various offices such as the Municipal Library, Treasury, Police Department, NSO, Post Office and the Registry of Deeds. In 1960, the municipal government offices were transferred to its present site. In 1996, under the term of Mayor Cesar Platon, it underwent total reconstruction, where he insinuated that the central portion be the Tanauan City Museum to house a collection of priceless memorabilia of Tanaueños to uphold Tanauan’s history and culture as well as the legacies of its people. The museum is one of the most visited landmarks in the city as it continuously inspires and educates visitors on the rich heritage of Tanauan.