Burke Building (Manila)
Burke Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Burke, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. First built in 1919, it survived World War II and has gone major remodeling since.[1] Named after philanthropist, William J. Burke, the building is also known as the location of the first elevator in Manila.[2]
| Burke Building | |
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 The facade of Burke Building along Escolta Street | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Address | Escolta Street |
| Town or city | Binondo, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°35′55″N 120°58′45″E |
| Completed | 1919 |
References
- "The Burke Building".
- Villalon, Augusto (28 April 2013). "An Escolta walking tour". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
Other firsts to happen on the street (Escolta) were the first moviehouse; the first elevator, installed at Burke Building...
External links
Media related to William J. Burke Building, Manila at Wikimedia Commons
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