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Manila Collection (#6)

Manila, the vibrant capital city of the Philippines, is a treasure trove of rich history and cultural diversity

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES: WRECK, 1898. The wreck of the Reina Cristina, sunk in the Battle of Manila Bay

PHILIPPINES: WRECK, 1898. The wreck of the Reina Cristina, sunk in the Battle of Manila Bay. Photograph, c1898

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. Nipa houses in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

PHILIPPINES, c1900. Nipa houses in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of nipa houses along the Pasig River in Manila, the Philippines

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of nipa houses along the Pasig River in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of gates and a moat in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of gates and a moat in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Rosario Street in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Rosario Street in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Luneta (also Rizal Park) in Manila, the Philippines

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Luneta (also Rizal Park) in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A Filipino farmer riding a carabao in the Philippines. Photograph

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A Filipino farmer riding a carabao in the Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of the Binondo Canal in Manila, Philippines. Photograph

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of the Binondo Canal in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Calle Real in the Walled City in Manila, Philippines

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Calle Real in the Walled City in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Escolta in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

PHILIPPINES, c1900. A view of Escolta in Manila, Philippines. Photograph, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILIPPINES: FARMING. Filipino tractors at work - harrowing the flooded rice

PHILIPPINES: FARMING. Filipino tractors at work - harrowing the flooded rice
PHILIPPINES: FARMING. Filipino " tractors" at work - harrowing the flooded rice fields near Manila, P.I. Stereograph, c1910

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA, c1900. Unidentified man, probably an American officer, in front of the Manila Hotel

MANILA, c1900. Unidentified man, probably an American officer, in front of the Manila Hotel, Manila, the Philippines, c1900

Background imageManila Collection: PHILLIPPINES: COLONIALISM. An American officer at the Manila Army and Navy Club

PHILLIPPINES: COLONIALISM. An American officer at the Manila Army and Navy Club, built, 1911, by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Photograph, c1912

Background imageManila Collection: SAN FRANCISCO: FAREWELL. Contemporary American newspaper illustration of San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO: FAREWELL. Contemporary American newspaper illustration of San Francisco dockside crowds cheering the departure for Manila of the 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers on 15 June 1898

Background imageManila Collection: San Agustin Church, Manila

San Agustin Church, Manila
Photo taken from a low angle using wide angle lens. Church is located in Intramuros, the oldest district and historic core of Manila

Background imageManila Collection: Ship in dock

Ship in dock
PHILIPPINES - CIRCA 1920s: Ship arriving in dock, Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageManila Collection: Great Eastern Hotel - Manila, The Philippines

Great Eastern Hotel - Manila, The Philippines - demolished in 1980. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageManila Collection: Quezon Boulevard, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Quezon Boulevard, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: King Charles IV Monument, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

King Charles IV Monument, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Interior of the San Augustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Interior of the San Augustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Entrance gate of the San Augustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia

Entrance gate of the San Augustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Entrance of the Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Entrance of the Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Entrance to the old Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Entrance to the old Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageManila Collection: Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, Franciscan nun, about to leave Spain for the Philippines

Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, Franciscan nun, about to leave Spain for the Philippines where she founded a convent in Manila, 1620. Oil on canvas

Background imageManila Collection: Spanish-American War 1898: Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, 1 May 1898, the first

Spanish-American War 1898: Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, 1 May 1898, the first major engagement of the conflict. Spanish vessels destroyed by American fire. Overwhelming US victory. Print c1898

Background imageManila Collection: Jones Bridge, Manilla, Phillipines

Jones Bridge, Manilla, Phillipines
Horse-drawn vehicles and vintage automobiles travel across bridge. Docks can be seen in the foreground. Large buildings in Manilla are on the opposite side of the bridge

Background imageManila Collection: Natives grouped in front of a hut, Manila, Luzon, Philippine

Natives grouped in front of a hut, Manila, Luzon, Philippine
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageManila Collection: Women washing, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Women washing, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageManila Collection: Bye Street canal, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Bye Street canal, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Background imageManila Collection: Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Manila, Luzon, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageManila Collection: Native of Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Native of Manila, Luzon, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageManila Collection: CHINA. Manila shawl (19th c. ). Detail with musical

CHINA. Manila shawl (19th c. ). Detail with musical
CHINA. Manila shawl (19th c.). Detail with musical

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: BARBERSHOP, 1858. Barbershop at Manila, Philippines. Wood engraving, English, 1858

MANILA: BARBERSHOP, 1858. Barbershop at Manila, Philippines. Wood engraving, English, 1858

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Tower of the Binondo Church at Manila, Philippines

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Tower of the Binondo Church at Manila, Philippines, after the earthquake of 1863. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Ruins of the Danish Consulate at Manila, Philippines

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Ruins of the Danish Consulate at Manila, Philippines, following the earthquake of 1863. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Church of Santo Domingo at Manila, Philippines

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Church of Santo Domingo at Manila, Philippines, following the earthquake of 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Ruins of the government tobacco store at Manila, Philippines

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Ruins of the government tobacco store at Manila, Philippines, after the earthquake of 1863. Contemporary engraving from an English newspaper

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Interior of the Governors Palace at Manila, Philippines

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Interior of the Governors Palace at Manila, Philippines, after the earthquake of 1863. Contemporary engraving from an English newspaper

Background imageManila Collection: MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Nave of the cathedral at Manila, Philippines, after the earthquake of 1863

MANILA: EARTHQUAKE, 1863. Nave of the cathedral at Manila, Philippines, after the earthquake of 1863. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageManila Collection: Cover design, Patco Airlines timetable

Cover design, Patco Airlines timetable
Cover design, Patco Airlines brochure and timetable, for flights to and from Manila, Baguio and Paracale. Showing a red and blue monoplane on a yellow and green background. 1936

Background imageManila Collection: The great naval battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1

The great naval battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5:30 A.M. till 12:50 P.M. (noon). Date c1898

Background imageManila Collection: Battle of Manila

Battle of Manila

Background imageManila Collection: St Augustin Church, Manila, Philippines

St Augustin Church, Manila, Philippines Date: circa 1910s

Background imageManila Collection: The Philippines - Plaza de Goiti, Manila

The Philippines - Plaza de Goiti, Manila
The Philippines - Plaza de Goiti (now Plaza Lacson), Manila

Background imageManila Collection: Philippines - Manila - Chinese Basket Dealer

Philippines - Manila - Chinese Basket Dealer

Background imageManila Collection: Coconuts rafted downstream - Manila

Coconuts rafted downstream - Manila
Coconuts being rafted to market down the Pasig River, Manila, Philippines




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Manila, the vibrant capital city of the Philippines, is a treasure trove of rich history and cultural diversity. Nestled near it can charming Nipa Houses that showcase traditional stilt houses, reflecting the country's indigenous architecture. As dawn breaks over Manila, one can witness an awe-inspiring view of the Makati district from afar, painting a picturesque sunrise scene in Southeast Asia. Delving into its past, Manila played a significant role in the Battle Bay in 1898 when American forces clashed with Spanish defenders during the Spanish-American War. Engravings depicting Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay transport us back to 1600 when Dutch explorers first set foot on Philippine soil. The iconic Manila Cathedral stands as a testament to faith and resilience. A captivating photograph from c1900 captures its grandeur amidst bustling streets. Alongside this historical landmark lies the breathtaking skyline along Manila Bay – a fusion of modernity and natural beauty that captivates both locals and tourists alike. Embracing its multicultural heritage, Chinese New Year festivities come alive in Chinatown where dragon dances fill the air with excitement and joy. The vibrant energy extends to Chinese gift shops adorned with trinkets and treasures from Southeast Asia. Within Intramuros, an ancient walled city within Manila, stands Baluarte de San Diego - an old watchtower steeped in history. Its timeless presence serves as a reminder of bygone eras while offering panoramic views of Luzon Island. Lastly, we cannot overlook the bustling activity at Manila Docks - serving as gateways for trade and connection between nations across time. Intriguingly diverse yet harmoniously united; these glimpses into different facets of life within manila paint an enchanting picture that continues to evolve through time while preserving its unique charm.