Eusebio Villanueva Building Explained

Eusebio Villanueva Building
Former Names:Washington International Hotel
Alternate Names:E. Villanueva Building
Villanueva Building
Address:Calle Real
Location Town:Iloilo City
Location Country:Philippines
Status:Complete
Completion Date:1927
Architectural Style:Neoclassical architecture
Renovation Date:2012

The Eusebio Villanueva Building, also known as E. Villanueva Building or simply Villanueva Building, is a neoclassical building located along the historic Calle Real in Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines. Built in 1927, it was originally known as the Washington International Hotel. The hotel catered to American, British, and Spanish patrons, as well as Chinese bankers and merchants.[1]

The building was restored in 2012, which now appears to be the centerpiece of the historic street.[2] On August 8, 2014, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines installed a historical marker in front of the building, declaring Calle Real a heritage zone.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jardiolin . Victoria B. . 19 November 2012 . Calle Real, Iloilo City’s Heritage Street, Restored . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083537/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/76854/calle-real-iloilo-citys-heritage-street-restored . 4 March 2016 . 15 January 2016 . Inquirer.net.
  2. Web site: 2017-06-24 . New life for Calle Real Rock Drilon, local art community hope to spark change with historic Eusebio Villanueva Building . 2024-07-09 . Panay News . en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2014-08-05 . NHCP to declare Iloilo Calle Real as heritage zone . 2024-07-09 . Iloilo Today . en-US.