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{{Short description|Historic building in Manila, Philippines}}
[[File:Calvo Building.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Calvo Building]]
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The '''Calvo Building''' is a historic building along [[Escolta]] corner Soda Streets, [[Binondo]], [[Manila]], Philippines. Built in 1938, it is an outstanding example of [[Beaux-Arts architecture|beaux-arts]] architecture. It served as the home of the radio station [[DZBB-AM]] before moving to its present location in Diliman, [[Quezon City]]. It now houses the Escolta Museum which contains memorabilia from the past. The building is designed by [[Fernando H. Ocampo]].<ref>http://arquitecturamanila.blogspot.com/2014/03/calvo-building.html Calvo Building</ref>
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The '''Calvo Building''' is a historic building along no. 266 [[Escolta Street|Escolta]] corner Soda Streets, [[Binondo]], [[Manila]], Philippines. Built in 1938, owned by Doña Emiliana Mortera vda. De Calvo and Angel Calvo, it is an outstanding mix of [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]] and [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]] architecture, designed by [[Fernando H. Ocampo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Calvo Building |url=http://arquitecturamanila.blogspot.com/2014/03/calvo-building.html}}</ref>

Being in one of Manila's business districts, it served as the home of many businesses and establishments. It was the home of radio station Robert La Rue "Uncle Bob" Stewart's Republic Broadcasting service,<ref>{{Cite web |title=GMA network corporate profile |url=https://careers.gmanetwork.com/AboutUs}}</ref> a precursor of [[DZBB-AM]] and [[GMA Network (company)|GMA Network]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Rubio |first=Paulo |date=2014-03-27 |title=Arquitectura Manila: Calvo Building |url=https://arquitecturamanila.blogspot.com/2014/03/calvo-building.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Arquitectura Manila}}</ref>

Other business that occupied the building are as follows:

* Philippine Bank of Commerce
* Sabater Optical
* Luisa & Sons, a pre-war soda fountain house
* Aquino & Lichauco Attorneys-at-Law
* Araneta & Company
* MARECO Recording Studio
* LR Villar Music Store
* Sorriente-Santos retail department store chain- originator of the "Buy-one, Take-one"
* Torino Restaurant
* Peacock Garden
* Syyap's Inc.
* Botica de Sta. Cruz
* Esso & Company Inc.
* The Idol Shop
* Filipino Theatrical Enterprises<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lope |first=Julie Ann |date=2024-07-24 |title=Calvo Museum echoes Binondo’s business legacy |url=https://manilastandard.net/binondo/314475776/calvo-museum-echoes-binondos-business-legacy.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref>

During the [[Japanese occupation of the Philippines|Japanese occupation]], it was used by the Japanese Imperial forces. It was damaged in the [[Battle of Manila (1945)|Liberation of Manila]] in 1945, and was restored in 1946.

Today it houses UNO Restaurant, Mercury Drug Store, [[Tropical Hut]] and the Escolta Commercial Association.<ref name=":0" /> It also contains the one of the country's oldest brass-cage [[Otis Elevator|Otis elevator]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-01 |title=First Elevator In Manila - The Philippines Today |url=https://thephilippinestoday.com/first-elevator-in-manila/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |language=en-US}}</ref> It is also known to be the only building in prewar Escolta to be recessed from the street, as it was a [[Tranvía|Tranvia]] flagstop.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virtual Tour - Calvo Building |url=https://virtual.reality.travel/tour/calvo-building/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Virtual Reality Travel |language=en-US}}</ref>

It now houses the Calvo Building Museum which contains memorabilia from the country's specially Manila's prewar commerce and industry, early theater and entertainment, early printing and ephemera, artifacts from the [[Manila Carnival]] and other vestiges of the city's storied past. [[File:Gusaling Calvo NHCP Historical Marker.png|left|thumb|294x294px|Historical marker by the NHCP]]A [[Historical markers of the Philippines|historical marker]] was installed by the [[National Historical Commission of the Philippines]] on August 14, 2018.
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|''ITINAYO AYON SA DISENYO NI FERNANDO OCAMPO SA LUPANG PAG-AARI NG MAG-ASAWANG ANGEL CALVO AT EMILIANA MORTERA, 1938. NAGING OPISINA NG MGA KUMPANYANG PANGNEGOSYO AT PANGKABUHAYAN, 1938 - 1944. PANSAMANATALANG GINAMIT NG JAPANESE IMPERIAL FORCES, NOBYEMBRE 1944. NASIRA NOONG LABANAN SA MAYNILA, 1945. IPINAAYOS, 1946. ITINATAG ANG MUSEO NG GUSALING CALVO SA IKALAWANG PALAPAG, 1994. ISA SA MGA NANANATILING GUSALING ITINAYO NOONG MGA UNANG BAHAGI NG SIGLO 20 SA DAANG ESCOLTA.''
|''Built under the designs of [[Fernando Ocampo]] on the land owned by the couple Angel Calvo and Emiliana Mortera, 1938. Became offices of commercial companies, 1938 - 1944. Temporarily used by [[Japanese Imperial forces|Japanese Imperial Forces]], November 1944. Destroyed during the [[Battle of Manila (1945)|Battle of Manila]], 1945. Restored, 1946 [[Escolta Museum|Calvo Building Museum]] was established on its second floor, 1994. One of the remaining buildings from the earlier part of the 20th century along [[Escolta Street]].''
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== Details ==
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File:Calvo Building details.JPG|The building's architectural details
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File:Calvo Building (Escolta, Binondo, Manila; 2014-11-09).jpg
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File:Calvo building museum interior.jpg|Interior of the Calvo Building Museum
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 12 November 2024

Calvo Building
Map
General information
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts architecture
Coordinates14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E / 14.597141; 120.978221
Groundbreaking1938
OpenedAugust 14, 1938; 86 years ago (1938-08-14)
OwnerAngel Calvo
Design and construction
Architect(s)Fernando Ocampo, Sr.
Architecture firmArguille & Ocampo Architects

The Calvo Building is a historic building along no. 266 Escolta corner Soda Streets, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Built in 1938, owned by Doña Emiliana Mortera vda. De Calvo and Angel Calvo, it is an outstanding mix of Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical architecture, designed by Fernando H. Ocampo.[1]

Being in one of Manila's business districts, it served as the home of many businesses and establishments. It was the home of radio station Robert La Rue "Uncle Bob" Stewart's Republic Broadcasting service,[2] a precursor of DZBB-AM and GMA Network.[3]

Other business that occupied the building are as follows:

  • Philippine Bank of Commerce
  • Sabater Optical
  • Luisa & Sons, a pre-war soda fountain house
  • Aquino & Lichauco Attorneys-at-Law
  • Araneta & Company
  • MARECO Recording Studio
  • LR Villar Music Store
  • Sorriente-Santos retail department store chain- originator of the "Buy-one, Take-one"
  • Torino Restaurant
  • Peacock Garden
  • Syyap's Inc.
  • Botica de Sta. Cruz
  • Esso & Company Inc.
  • The Idol Shop
  • Filipino Theatrical Enterprises[4]

During the Japanese occupation, it was used by the Japanese Imperial forces. It was damaged in the Liberation of Manila in 1945, and was restored in 1946.

Today it houses UNO Restaurant, Mercury Drug Store, Tropical Hut and the Escolta Commercial Association.[3] It also contains the one of the country's oldest brass-cage Otis elevator.[5] It is also known to be the only building in prewar Escolta to be recessed from the street, as it was a Tranvia flagstop.[6]

It now houses the Calvo Building Museum which contains memorabilia from the country's specially Manila's prewar commerce and industry, early theater and entertainment, early printing and ephemera, artifacts from the Manila Carnival and other vestiges of the city's storied past.

Historical marker by the NHCP

A historical marker was installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines on August 14, 2018.

Original Filipino Text Translated English Text
ITINAYO AYON SA DISENYO NI FERNANDO OCAMPO SA LUPANG PAG-AARI NG MAG-ASAWANG ANGEL CALVO AT EMILIANA MORTERA, 1938. NAGING OPISINA NG MGA KUMPANYANG PANGNEGOSYO AT PANGKABUHAYAN, 1938 - 1944. PANSAMANATALANG GINAMIT NG JAPANESE IMPERIAL FORCES, NOBYEMBRE 1944. NASIRA NOONG LABANAN SA MAYNILA, 1945. IPINAAYOS, 1946. ITINATAG ANG MUSEO NG GUSALING CALVO SA IKALAWANG PALAPAG, 1994. ISA SA MGA NANANATILING GUSALING ITINAYO NOONG MGA UNANG BAHAGI NG SIGLO 20 SA DAANG ESCOLTA. Built under the designs of Fernando Ocampo on the land owned by the couple Angel Calvo and Emiliana Mortera, 1938. Became offices of commercial companies, 1938 - 1944. Temporarily used by Japanese Imperial Forces, November 1944. Destroyed during the Battle of Manila, 1945. Restored, 1946 Calvo Building Museum was established on its second floor, 1994. One of the remaining buildings from the earlier part of the 20th century along Escolta Street.

Details

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  • The building's architectural details
    The building's architectural details
  • Interior of the Calvo Building Museum
    Interior of the Calvo Building Museum

References

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  1. ^ "Calvo Building".
  2. ^ "GMA network corporate profile".
  3. ^ a b Rubio, Paulo (2014-03-27). "Arquitectura Manila: Calvo Building". Arquitectura Manila. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  4. ^ Lope, Julie Ann (2024-07-24). "Calvo Museum echoes Binondo's business legacy". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ "First Elevator In Manila - The Philippines Today". 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  6. ^ "Virtual Tour - Calvo Building". Virtual Reality Travel. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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