Calvo Building | |
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Facade of Calvo Building
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Location within Metro Manila
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General information | |
Architectural style | Beaux-Arts architecture |
Address | 266 Escolta Street corner Soda Street |
Town or city | Binondo, Manila |
Country | Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°ECoordinates: 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E |
Groundbreaking | 1938 |
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Architect | 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.