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In the summer of 1942, the U.S. Army called up a skinny California boy barely out of his teens. But at 5’9’’ and 125 pounds, Private Glenn W. Eve was deemed unfit for combat.
He might have spent the duration of World War II at a desk, except that he had field skills the Army needed – he was a gifted artist, draftsman and photographer who'd spent the previous four years working for the Walt Disney Co.
In July 1944, they promoted him to private first class (Pfc) and assigned him to the Signal Photo Corps, bound for the Pacific to document the engagement. This is his collection, never before published.
For better contexts, please see pacificwarphotos.com.
Manila Cathedral - An area I considered to have been a part of our playground in 1940-1941. We lived at that time at Calle Arzobispo right in front of San Ignacio Church in Intramuros. This is about 2 blocks away North from our residence.
Isidro Ancheta
Intramuros
1930
Oil on wood
20.3 x 33 cm (8 x 13 in)
Estimate: PHP 50,000-60,000
Lot 37 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 7 March 2015
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros
Intramuros (Spanish for "within the walls") is the 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 sq mi) historic walled area within the modern city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is administered by the Intramuros Administration (IA), which was created through the Presidential Decree No. 1616 signed on April 10, 1979. IA is tasked to rebuild, redevelop, administer and preserve the remaining pre-war buildings, structures and fortifications of Intramuros.
Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. Other towns and arrabales (suburbs) located beyond the walls are referred to as "extramuros", the Spanish for "outside the walls". It was the seat of government and political power when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. It was also the center of religion, education and economy. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. The Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years, carried goods to and from Intramuros (Manila) and Acapulco, Mexico.
Construction of the defensive walls was started by the Spanish colonial government in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions. The Walled City was originally located along the shores of the Manila Bay, south of the entrance to Pasig River. Guarding the old city is Fort Santiago, its citadel located at the mouth of the river. Land reclamations during the early 20th century subsequently obscured the walls and fort from the bay. The Battle of Manila in 1945 devastated Intramuros. It is the place where the occupying Japanese Imperial Army made their last stand against Allied soldiers and Filipino guerillas. The battle destroyed its churches, universities, houses, and government buildings, most of which dated back to the Spanish Colonial Period.
Intramuros, particularly the Fort Santiago, was designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1951. The fortifications of Intramuros, collectively called "Fortifications of Manila", were declared as National Cultural Treasures, by the National Museum of the Philippines, owing to its architectural, scientific and archaeological significance. San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, is located within Intramuros.
About:
The Metropolitan Cathedral - Basilica of Manila
(or Manila Cathedral) is the official headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila dedicated to the Blessed Mary as Our Lady
of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. It is located inside the Walled City of Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The present cathedral is the 8th
structure built around 1954 to 1958 after it was destroyed by the bombings of World War II. We can see the church's beauty and elegance by
its Neo-Romanesque design, elaborate designs and the spirit of Spanish Philippines.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Date Captured: September 21, 2019
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Reference: History | Manila Cathedral - Basilica. (2016). Retrieved from Manila Cathedral Official Website: manilacathedral.com.ph/history
The Ancient City of Manila - Intramuros. The City Inside the Wall.
I could see yonder - the playground of my youth - Muralla, and the place I lived in the distant past in front of St Ignacios Church at Calle Arzobispo.
Intramuros (Latin, "within the walls") is the oldest district and historic core of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Also called the Walled City, it was the original city of Manila and was the seat of government when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. Districts beyond the walls were referred as the extramuros of Manila, meaning "outside the walls".
Construction of the defensive walls was started by Spanish colonial government in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions. The 0.67-square-kilometre (0.26 sq mi) walled city was originally located along the shores of the Manila Bay, south of the entrance to Pasig River. Guarding the old city is Fort Santiago, its citadel located at the mouth of the river. Land reclamations during the early 20th-century subsequently obscured the walls and fort from the bay.
Intramuros was heavily damaged during the battle to recapture the city from the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War. Reconstruction of the walls was started in 1951 when Intramuros was declared a National Historical Monument, which is continued to this day by the Intramuros Administration (IA) [Wikipedia.org]
The Battle of Manila (World War II--1945) Reenactment
Pentax MZ-M
SMCP DA 55-300/4-5.8 ED
Kentmere 400 (paRodinal) + toning applied in PP
© 2013 Khalil Manayon
Intramuros es una zona de Saint Malo que se edifico en el interior de la muralla, un paraíso de calles estrechas y edificios antiguos, rodeado de calles de piedra.
This photo taken by Cpl. Peter Krell. Reconnaissance photographer, 13th Army Air Force, 17th Photo Recon Squadron
From Santo Domingo Church looking towards Letran College
The Battle of Manila (World War II--1945) Reenactment
Pentax MZ-M
SMCP DA 55-300/4-5.8 ED
Kentmere 400 (paRodinal) + toning applied in PP
© 2013 Khalil Manayon
Construction of the defensive walls was started by the Spaniards in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions. The 0.67-square-kilometre (0.26 sq mi) walled city was originally located along the shores of the Manila Bay, south of the entrance to Pasig River. The reclamations during the early 20th-century obscured the walls from the bay. Guarding the old city is Fort Santiago, its citadel located at the mouth of the river.
Intramuros was heavily damaged during the battle to recapture the city from the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War. Reconstruction of the walls was started in 1951 when Intramuros was declared a National Historical Monument, which is continued to this day by the Intramuros Administration (IA).
The Global Heritage Fund identified Intramuros as one of the 12 worldwide sites "on the verge" of irreparable loss and destruction on its 2010 report titled Saving Our Vanishing Heritage, citing its insufficient management and development pressures.
Old Aquarium in the Revellin del Bagumbayan just ouside of Puerta Real gate of Intramuros. Photo was taken from on top of Puerta Real gate. I had never seen the insides of the aquarium until this picture. I believe this was closed and reopened several times up to as late as the 1980s. If you know the history of this aquarium please comment.
This is one of several pictures that are the property of Juvy Pastores that has graciously given me permission to post a scan of them here. They were given to Junnie by a grandmother from the Philippines a long time ago. Junnie was born in the Philippines and went to UST, high school and college, and currently resides in California USA.
Intramuros is the only district of Manila where old Spanish-era influences are still plentiful. Fort Santiago is now a well-maintained park and popular tourist destination. Adjacent to Fort Santiago is the reconstructed Maestranza Wall, which was removed by the Americans in 1903 to widen the wharves thus opening the city to Pasig River. One of the future plans of the Intramuros Administration is to complete the perimeter walls that surround the city making it completely circumnavigable from the walkway on top of the walls Intramuros was heavily damaged during the battle to recapture the city from the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War. Reconstruction of the walls was started in 1951 when Intramuros was declared a National Historical Monument, which is continued to this day by the Intramuros Administration. The Global Heritage Fund identified Intramuros as one of the 12 worldwide sites "on the verge" of irreparable loss and destruction on its 2010 report titled Saving Our Vanishing Heritage, citing its insufficient management and development pressures.
¿Un convento?
Caliente, caliente!!!!
Bueno, casi... En realidad, los baños públicos de la catedral de Braga...
Pero ¿A que parecía algo más siniestro?
Sugerencia musical:
PK Photowalk, Intramuros manila
Intramuros, the walled city complex built by the spaniards upon their occupation of Manila, is a splendid way to spend the day in Manila. It is contructed almost entirely of stone blocks and posseses the same architectural traits one can see in other spanish fortifications like the Caribbean. It has been attractively landscaped with lush tropical flowers and plants, and it is a respite for many families looking for shade in ever hot and humid Manila. One can walk around the paths or use the elegantly decorated horse drawn carriages. Some of the features of this park are old gunpowder rooms used as recently as WW II, seminaries and chapels, the Manila cathedral and museums. It is recommended that if going for the first time, a driver or guide be hired from your hotel. This is a vast area adjacent to Rizal Park, and it is not recommended to hire an amateur guide loitering near the entrance.