Burke_Building_(Manila)

Burke Building (Manila)

Burke Building (Manila)

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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 philanthropist, William J. Burke, the building is also known as the location of the first elevator in Manila.[2]

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

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