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26 gru 2019 · The following photos, taken from the Harrison Forman Collection at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, offer a glimpse into what everyday life looked like in Manila in the 1950s and...
29 lut 2016 · Manila International Airport – 1960s Federico Ilustre-architect It wasn’t until September 22, 1961 that the new terminal designed by Federico Ilustre was inaugurated.
9 lis 2016 · Manila Hotel Champagne Room disco 1960s (Photo courtesy of Isidra Reyes) Now in the mid-1970s, the hotel faced stiff competition from newer hotels being built in the Makati area where the business district had moved.
IMAGE PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. Manila has been through a lot, from wars to uprisings, traffic to floods, and everything in between. If you've ever wondered what the megacity looked like the year you were born, here's a look at its early days to now.
22 sie 2015 · There were several larger and older hotels such as the Hotel Oriente, the Delmonico, the Metropole and the Bayview but they could not be classified as “first class hotels” by any means. This was the original Bayview hotel on 13-29 Calle Alhambra.
16 maj 2018 · The airport featured modern interiors by architect Federico Ilustre, popular for designing the Quezon Memorial Monument in a 22,000 square meter space. The airport also had the country’s first escalator, which brought passengers to a floor occupied by numerous restaurants and a salon.
13 lip 2020 · The '60s were a strong decade for the Philippines. From the production of consumer goods to processing raw materials, the country was one of Asia's powerhouses—and it's all evident from these photos. See photos of Manila during the 1960s below.
