Images Around Manila, Philippines ~

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Here some old images around Manila circa 1800-1900’s.  I got this via email, so I would like to say Thank You to The Philippine History.

Picture of Escolta Street , circa 1884

 

Escolta street in Manila circa 1884. During this time (late Spanish era), Escolta was mostly a residential area. Right-center is the belfry of Sta. Cruz Church .

Old Manila Cigar Factory

A vintage photo of a cigar factory in Manila with mostly women workers. (c. 1899)

Quiapo Church , Manila

Church goers, pedestrians and hawkers in front of the Quiapo Church in Manila . c. 1900s

Old Picture of Sampaloc, Manila

An undated picture of Sampaloc, Manila (probably late 1800s)

Picture of Maria Clara

An undated photo of  Leonor Riverra (Jose Rizal’s betrothed). Riverra was immortalized by Rizal as Maria Clara in his novel, “Noli Me Tangere.”

Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal

Photo of the execution of the Philippines ‘ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal (full name: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) on December 30, 1896 at Bagumbayan (later called Luneta, then again renamed Rizal Park in his honor).

    Mother & Children Ironing Clothes

Old photograph, circa late 1800s, of a woman being helped by her children “iron” clothes.

Picture of Binondo Church & Convent

Binondo Church and Convent, Manila in the late 1890s.

Bridge of Spain , Manila

Part of the Bridge of Spain a.k.a. Puente España spanning Pasig river in Manila , built by the Spaniards in 1632. The span has since been replaced by Jones Bridge (from Lawton going to Binondo.) Above photo was taken in 1899.

Picture of Luneta, Manila c. 1899

A 1899 photo of Luneta Park in Manila . It was the promenade of choice during the Spanish era. The Governor-General with his entourage, the elite and the masses would come in the afternoons and early evening to get some fresh air and watch the Spanish military band play. Luneta was also the place where special events were held, including celebrations, parades and executions.