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Manila as an American era city with Spanish roots
Wm H LeBRICHER describes Manila circa 1911 as an evolving hub under American administration. The piece details harbor practices, city layout, historic sites from the Spanish era, modernizing improvements, transport like electric trams, and cultural life including churches, cemeteries, cigars and fabrics. It notes earthquakes, Mt Taal eruption fatalities around 1300, and Fort McKinley as a nearby military center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Bay
Manila
Pasig
Legazpie
Philippines
Binondo
Custom House
Bridge
Spain
Santa Graz
Plaza McKinley
Intramuros
Santiago
St. Augustine
Santa Lucia
Charles
Ermita
Malate
Observatory
Sitle
Philippine Islands
Cavite
Luzon
Taal
Lake of Taal
Taal Lake
Fort McKinley