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Page 17 - Agustín dedicated its first building in Spain's new possessions on the 24th of June, 1571. Some two years later this building was completely destroyed by fire, and the present building arose from the ruins. This huge work was undertaken in 1599, and the structure was reared under the direction of Juan Marcias and the famous lay brother, Antonio Herrera, a son of the Spanish architect of the Escurial. The strength of its 5001 0. W. 2 Intramuros. massive walls is attested by the fact that they have...
Page 37 - This fort, said to be the largest post of the United States Army, is located on the banks of the Pasig River seven miles distant from Manila. It may be reached by the street-car line, by the Antipolo branch of the Manila and Dagupan Railroad, by carriage, or by way of the Pasig River steamers. The site of the fort is one of the most commanding near the city and gives an extended and beautiful view of the harbor. Laguna de Bay, and the surrounding country. Extensive improvements have been made by...
Page 39 - Banos should be visited. Excellent accommodations will be found at this place. At Pagsanjan, the head of lake navigation, the beautiful gorge of the same name is a feature which should not be missed. The trip through its rushing waters by small banca will supply excitement enough to repay any hardships encountered. Calamba, the birthplace of Rizal, a town...
Page 7 - Bay. Entering Manila Bay, the ship plows steadily past the Island of Corregidor, standing like a grim sentinel guarding the narrow entrance, and after steaming thirty miles through the blue waters of the bay anchors behind the newly built breakwater in front of the Luneta. The harbor has been extensively improved since American occupation. An inner basin has been constructed in which the largest ships of the world can anchor with safety, and a number of wharves are being built at which these vessels...
Page 11 - The City. Manila is divided by the Pasig Eiver into the north and the south sides ; on the south bank are the old Walled City and the districts of Ermita, Malate, and Paco, while on the north side are the Escolta, the principal business section, and the districts of Binondo, San Nicolas, Tondo, Santa Cruz, Quiapo, and Sampaloc. The Escolta is the main business artery of Manila, and on it are located the chief business houses of the city. The junction...
Page 52 - From Cebu via Zamboanga, Sandakan, and Labuan to Singapore, North German Lloyd, regular fourweekly sailings. (3) From Zamboanga to Jolo, Sandakan, Labuan, and Singapore, North German Lloyd, sailings every two weeks. (4) From Zamboanga to Menado, Sanguir Islands and return, North German Lloyd, sailings once a month. First-class tourists' tickets from Zamboanga to Menado and return by the same boat with eight days
Page 20 - ... of all ages and garb. Here under the brilliant electric lights will be found assembled a purely cosmopolitan crowd. There seems to be no country or race in the world without representatives, and with the Oriental especially the peculiarities of their home customs in dress are usually observed. Situated between the Walled City on the north and...
Page 40 - Situated at a distance of one hundred and seventy miles from Manila, nestling among the pine-clad mountains of Benguet and at an altitude of about -five thousand feet, lies Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippine Islands.
Page 49 - Values. An American dollar is equal to two Philippine pesos. The following are the values in...
Page 36 - Malabon is reached, and here will be seen a number of interesting old buildings. The church came in for some of the hardships of the insurrection, and shell effects are to be seen on its old walls. In Malabon is located the only sugar refinery in the Islands. Across the river from Malabon are the old...