03 August, 2010

M1361: Luneta Park Fountain

Postcard Size: 4"x5.5"
Postcard Type: View card
Printed by:
JMC Press, Inc., Quezon City
Purchased at Goodwill Bookstore

The postcard shows one of the many fountains at the Luneta Park. In the background is the National Library.


INDUSTRON was the company that built and maintained the fountains in Luneta beginning around 1969 up to early 1970s. (One source named William Schaare as the builder, but was not able to confirm it).


The back of the postcard reads:
Luneta Park fountain, gracing a lagoon in the city park, Philippines.

M1361: Luneta Park Fountain

SOURCE:
INDUSTRON Projects - 1970s and previous

02 August, 2010

M1360: Luneta Lagoon

Postcard Size: 4"x5.5"
Postcard Type: View card
Printed by:
JMC Press, Inc., Quezon City
Purchased at Goodwill Bookstore

This is another postcard that shows the Luneta Lagoon. The Hilton Hotel (now the Manila Pavilion Hotel) and the National Library can be seen in the background.


The back of the postcard reads:
Luneta lagoon, in the city of Manila, Philippines.

Seen in the background are the Hilton Hotel and the National Library.

M1360: Luneta Lagoon

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01 August, 2010

M1351: Rizal Park

Postcard Size: 4"x5.5"
Postcard Type: View card
Printed by:
JMC Press, Inc., Quezon City
Purchased at Goodwill Bookstore

This is another postcard that shows the Rizal Monument at the Luneta Park. Several buildings can also be seen in the background, including the Hilton Hotel (now the Manila Pavilion Hotel), the National Library, and the old Finance Building (now the National Museum).


The back of the postcard reads:
Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines.

The monument honors Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero.

M1351: Rizal Park

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31 July, 2010

M1346: Chinese Pagoda

The postcard shows another pavilion inside the Chinese Park at the Luneta Park.

The back of the postcard reads:
Chinese pagoda, one of several attractions found in the city park of Manila, Philippines

M1346: Chinese Pagoda


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30 July, 2010

M1344: Chinese Pagoda

Postcard Size: 4"x5.5"
Postcard Type: View card
Printed by:
JMC Press, Inc., Quezon City
Purchased at Goodwill Bookstore

The postcard shows another view of the pavilion inside the Chinese Park at Luneta Park.


The back of the postcard reads:
Chinese pagoda, a sightseer's delight at Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines

M1344: Chinese Pagoda

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