Burke Building | |
Status: | Complete |
Namesake: | William J. Burke |
Address: | Escolta Street |
Location Town: | Binondo, Manila |
Location Country: | Philippines |
Coordinates: | 14.5985°N 120.9791°W |
Completion Date: | 1919 |
Burke Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Burke, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. First built in 1919, it survived World War II and has gone major remodeling since.[1] Named after cardiologist William J. Burke, the building is also known as the location of the first elevator in Manila.[2]