Wartime Memories

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

In that last photo, I thought those were "zebra stripes" for pedestrian crossings. After looking at it more closely, they were some sort of concrete blocks or beams on the street, does anyone know what they are, and what purpose it serves? Also, which part of Manila was that photo taken from?

Hey--that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query...

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

In that last photo, I thought those were "zebra stripes" for pedestrian crossings. After looking at it more closely, they were some sort of concrete blocks or beams on the street, does anyone know what they are, and what purpose it serves? Also, which part of Manila was that photo taken from?

Hey, kiretoce...that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query..

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

In that last photo, I thought those were "zebra stripes" for pedestrian crossings. After looking at it more closely, they were some sort of concrete blocks or beams on the street, does anyone know what they are, and what purpose it serves? Also, which part of Manila was that photo taken from?

Hey, kiretoce...that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query..

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

In that last photo, I thought those were "zebra stripes" for pedestrian crossings. After looking at it more closely, they were some sort of concrete blocks or beams on the street, does anyone know what they are, and what purpose it serves? Also, which part of Manila was that photo taken from?

Hey, kiretoce...that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query..

[SunKing]

Here are some from Corbis

Sangley Navy Yards, 8 December 1941:


The Pacific War Announcement:


The Victorious Japanese Imperial Army Roaring by the Executive House:


Jap Victory Parade:


Surrender of Bataan and Corregidor, and effectively, of the PI:


Leyte Signpost Erected by GIs:


2,000-lb bomb falling towards Manila during the Liberation:


Ruins of the Executive House after the Liberation of Manila:


Ruins of Fort Santiago after the Liberation:


Manila Burning during the Liberation:


Nuns of St Clare Telling the Officers of their Ordeal After the Liberation:


Lingayen Capitol in Ruins:


Plaza de España, Intramuros:


Ruins of the Walled City:


4 July 1946 Independence Day Parade by the Post Office Building:


Proclamation of the Newly-Independent Philippine Republic:


A Tribute to Those Who Have Fallen and a Reminder of the Ravages of War:

The Pacific War Memorial:





WWII Baguio Memorial:

[SunKing]

Here are some from Corbis

Sangley Navy Yards, 8 December 1941:


The Pacific War Announcement:


The Victorious Japanese Imperial Army Roaring by the Executive House:


Jap Victory Parade:


Surrender of Bataan and Corregidor, and effectively, of the PI:


Leyte Signpost Erected by GIs:


2,000-lb bomb falling towards Manila during the Liberation:


Ruins of the Executive House after the Liberation of Manila:


Ruins of Fort Santiago after the Liberation:


Manila Burning during the Liberation:


Nuns of St Clare Telling the Officers of their Ordeal After the Liberation:


Lingayen Capitol in Ruins:


Plaza de España, Intramuros:


Ruins of the Walled City:


4 July 1946 Independence Day Parade by the Post Office Building:


Proclamation of the Newly-Independent Philippine Republic:


A Tribute to Those Who Have Fallen and a Reminder of the Ravages of War:

The Pacific War Memorial:





WWII Baguio Memorial:

[SunKing]

Here are some from Corbis

Sangley Navy Yards, 8 December 1941:


The Pacific War Announcement:


The Victorious Japanese Imperial Army Roaring by the Executive House:


Jap Victory Parade:


Surrender of Bataan and Corregidor, and effectively, of the PI:


Leyte Signpost Erected by GIs:


2,000-lb bomb falling towards Manila during the Liberation:


Ruins of the Executive House after the Liberation of Manila:


Ruins of Fort Santiago after the Liberation:


Manila Burning during the Liberation:


Nuns of St Clare Telling the Officers of their Ordeal After the Liberation:


Lingayen Capitol in Ruins:


Plaza de España, Intramuros:


Ruins of the Walled City:


4 July 1946 Independence Day Parade by the Post Office Building:


Proclamation of the Newly-Independent Philippine Republic:


A Tribute to Those Who Have Fallen and a Reminder of the Ravages of War:

The Pacific War Memorial:





WWII Baguio Memorial:

[szehoong]

I could see many architectural gems destroyed during the war....any of em survived till today?

[szehoong]

I could see many architectural gems destroyed during the war....any of em survived till today?

[szehoong]

I could see many architectural gems destroyed during the war....any of em survived till today?

[renell]

some of them yeah.


this one still stands, right behind the Pasig river. unfortunately some of them have never been rebuilit. like this rotunda

[renell]

some of them yeah.


this one still stands, right behind the Pasig river. unfortunately some of them have never been rebuilit. like this rotunda

[renell]

some of them yeah.


this one still stands, right behind the Pasig river. unfortunately some of them have never been rebuilit. like this rotunda

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by Hawayano

Hey--that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query...

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by Hawayano

Hey--that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query...

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by Hawayano

Hey--that's a temporary bridge made of hewn wood, typical of the makeshift replacements that came up toward the later part of 1945 (can you imagine getting those same tropical hardwoods in those dimensions today?) They're crossing the estero that separates Escolta from Santa Cruz Church; the buildings in the background are the groundfloors of (L) Regina Bldg, and (R) the Perez-Samanillo Bldg. Hope this answers your query...

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

Hey--no prob; but I'm Ilonggo/Bikolano. Nope--wasn't around, but as a military brat, I've always been into WW2 stuff, especially the so-called "Liberation" of Manila. I also make it a point to trudge around the city to check out the remaining pieces of prewar Manila whenever I make trips back there. BTW: anyone out there have any pics of the interior of the Crystal Arcade that was Escolta's prewar showpiece?? Please post!

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

Hey--no prob; but I'm Ilonggo/Bikolano. Nope--wasn't around, but as a military brat, I've always been into WW2 stuff, especially the so-called "Liberation" of Manila. I also make it a point to trudge around the city to check out the remaining pieces of prewar Manila whenever I make trips back there. BTW: anyone out there have any pics of the interior of the Crystal Arcade that was Escolta's prewar showpiece?? Please post!

[Hawayano]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Thanks Hawayano, I guess that answers my question. Please don't take this the wrong way, but how do you know those buildings? Were you around then?

ps. Ilocano ka met? (I hope that was correct?)

Hey--no prob; but I'm Ilonggo/Bikolano. Nope--wasn't around, but as a military brat, I've always been into WW2 stuff, especially the so-called "Liberation" of Manila. I also make it a point to trudge around the city to check out the remaining pieces of prewar Manila whenever I make trips back there. BTW: anyone out there have any pics of the interior of the Crystal Arcade that was Escolta's prewar showpiece?? Please post!

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by Hawayano

Hey--no prob; but I'm Ilonggo/Bikolano. Nope--wasn't around, but as a military brat, I've always been into WW2 stuff, especially the so-called "Liberation" of Manila. I also make it a point to trudge around the city to check out the remaining pieces of prewar Manila whenever I make trips back there. BTW: anyone out there have any pics of the interior of the Crystal Arcade that was Escolta's prewar showpiece?? Please post!

Oops! My bad. Ilonggo ka man gali! I'm half Ilocano, half Ilonggo (Bacolod). I assumed that since your name was "Hawayano," you'd be of Ilocano descent since there are a lot of Ilocanos in Hawaii.