30 June, 2008

Royal Gate at Pagsanjan Postcard

The old town gate during the Spanish and American periods was known as the Puerta Real (Royal Gate) and the street passing through it, Calle Real (Royal Road). It was built in 1878-1880 by the Pagsanjeños using adobe, lime and carabao’s milk. On top of the triple arched gates is the Spanish Coat of arms guarded by two lions.

Royal Gate at Pagsanjan Postcard

29 June, 2008

Old Church at Laoag Postcard

St. William's Cathedral was built by the Augustinian friars. The church was originally built using lime, molasses, big stones, gravel and sand. It was in 1612 that the foundations of the present church of Italian Renaissance were made replacing the former wooden chapel. The church has an unusual two-storey facade, supported by two pairs of columns on each side of the arched entrance.

Old Church at Laoag Postcard
Laoag, Ilocos Norte

28 June, 2008

Cathedral Bell Tower Postcard

The Jaro Belfry was built in around 1744 (a different source says 1864) and is one of the oldest structures in Iloilo City. The belfry was damaged a few times by earthquakes the latest being in 1948 during an earthquake nicknamed the Lady Caycay.

Jaro Cathedral Bell Tower and Plaza Postcard
Jaro, Panay

27 June, 2008

Governor Reynold's Bridge Postcard

I cannot find any information regarding the bridge.

Governor Reynold's Bridge PostcardMayon Volcano in the distance

26 June, 2008

Entrance to Fort Santiago Postcard

Entrance to Fort Santiago Postcard
The Headquarters of the US Army in the Philippines


Entrance to Fort Santiago, ManilaDuring WWII