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Calvo Building

Coordinates: 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E / 14.597141; 120.978221
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Calvo Building
Facade of Calvo Building
Calvo Building is located in Metro Manila
Calvo Building
Location within Metro Manila
General information
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts architecture
Address266 Escolta Street corner Soda Street
Town or cityBinondo, Manila
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E / 14.597141; 120.978221
Groundbreaking1938
Design and construction
Architect(s)Fernando H. Ocampo

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. 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.[1]

References

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