Natividad Building
| Natividad Building | |
|---|---|
 The facade of Natividad Building along Escolta Street | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts architecture |
| Address | Escolta Street |
| Town or city | Binondo, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°35′53″N 120°58′43″E / 14.598171°N 120.978638°ECoordinates: 14°35′53″N 120°58′43″E / 14.598171°N 120.978638°E |
| Groundbreaking | 1928 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau |
Natividad Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Tomas Pinpin, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Designed by Philippine-born Spanish architect Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau, it is an outstanding example of beaux-arts architecture. It once housed the Philippine Insurance Commission.[1] During World War II, the building was spared from destruction albeit suffered some damages.[2]
References
- ↑ http://arquitecturamanila.blogspot.com/2014/03/natividad-building.html Natividad Building
- ↑ http://thefilipinas.blogspot.com/2013/02/natividad-building_23.html Natividad Building
External links
Media related to Natividad Building at Wikimedia Commons
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