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malacanan: An unusual photo of the front façade of the Legislative Building as it was being rebuilt in 1949 showing the pink patches of paint suggesting that in 1945, at least, the building must have been painted pink and white. The finished façade is also notably much more spartan and lacking the architectural ornamentation of the original. more photos at Arkitektura.ph
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malacanan: Jeepneys rumble past the Legislative Building, circa 1960. The Manila City Hall and the famous clock tower stand in the background. Heavily shelled during the Second World War, the Legislative Building was rebuilt and made ready for use by 1949. more photos at Arkitektura.ph
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malacanan: One of the last strongholds of the Imperial Japanese forces, chosen because it was made of reinforced concrete, the Legislative Building was heavily shelled during the battle.  The regiment’s troops were harassed by Japanese firing up through holes in the floor and had to withdraw after their first assault to allow more shelling of the still vigorously resisting defenders. [Read more] Left beyond repair, a tragic heap of rubble where once a grand landmark stood, it would be rebuilt after the war. February 3 marked the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Manila. Colorized History: This photo was digitally colored by the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office as part of a project to digitally colorize archival photos of Philippine history. View our previous digital colorization efforts here. more photos at Arkitektura.ph
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malacanan: TODAY IN HISTORY: In a 1909 ceremony, the cornerstone of the Legislative Building (which now houses the National Museum of the Philippines) was symbolically laid. Learn more about the history of the Legislative Building. more photos at Arkitektura.ph
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thelastmanifesto: DICTUM Issue # 7Photo from Arkitektura.ph
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A postcard (during the American Period) of the Old Legislative Building (now the National Museum of the Philippines). This neo-classical masterpience is designed by two of the country’s best architects: Juan Arellano and Antonio Toledo.
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The great Neo-classical Filipino architect who later on was influenced greatly by Art Deco. In 1930, he designed the Manila Metropolitan Theater. For more about Juan Arellano: http://goo.gl/yBA6E
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Cebu Capitol Building by the Juan Arellano, the same master who designed the Manila Metropolitan Theater and the Old Legislative Building, now the National Museum of the Philippines. LINK: http://arkitektura.ph/?p=architects&view=3
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The epitome of Filipino Art Deco style, the Manila Metropolitan Theater by Juan Arellano. He previously designed buildings in the Neo-Classical style but later reinvented himself and embraced the ideals of Art Deco. LINK: http://arkitektura.ph/?p=buildings&view=4
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The old Legislative building which is now the National Museum of the Philippines. Architect: Antonio Toledo, Juan Arellano  Style: Early Modern/Neo-Classical Location: Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila Construction: 1918 LINK: http://arkitektura.ph/?p=buildings&view=21
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Manila Central Post Office by the great Juan M. Arellano. LINK: http://arkitektura.ph/?p=buildings&view=3
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