Burke Building (Manila) Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Burke Building.
  2. News: Villalon. Augusto. An Escolta walking tour. 4 January 2016. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 28 April 2013. Other firsts to happen on the street (Escolta) were the first moviehouse; the first elevator, installed at Burke Building....