Perez-Samanillo Building historical marker

NHCP historical marker for the First United Building
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Key Facts

  • Creator: National Historical Commission of the Philippines[1]
  • Located in the administrative territorial entity: Binondo[2]
  • Country: Philippines[3]
  • Location: First United Building[4]
  • Commons category: Perez-Samanillo Building historical marker[5]
  • Commemorates: First United Building[6]
  • Inception: October 16, 2018[7]
  • Coordinate location: 14.59879, 120.97938[8], 14.59882, 120.97942[9]
  • Located on street: Escolta Street[10]
  • Quantity: 2 commemorative plaque[11]
  • Title: Gusaling Perez–Samanillo[12], Perez–Samanillo Building[13]
  • Inscription: Itinayo ni Luis Perez Samanillo ayon sa disenyo ni Andres Luna de San Pedro, 1928. Binigyang parangal ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Maynila bilang pinakamagandang gusaling pang-opisina, 1928. Binili ng First United Building Corporation, 1968. Isa sa mga nananatiling gusaling itinayo noong siglo 20 sa Daang Escolta.[14], Built by Luis Perez Samanillo based on the architectural design of Andres Luna de San Pedro, 1928. Awarded the most beautiful office building by the city government of Manila, 1928. Acquired by First United Building Corporation, 1968. One of the remaining structures in Escolta built during the 20th century.[15]
  • Has part(s) of the class: commemorative plaque[16]
  • Street address: 413 Escolta Street[17]

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