Historical Landmarks In The Philippines

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DEFINITION OF TERMS Manila: capital of the Philippines; one of the oldest cities in the country Prestigious: high reputation; respected Demolished: something that is destroyed or knocked down (a building) TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITION OF TERMS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 BODY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 I. Brief Description of Manila, Philippines…………………………………………………………………………. 2 II. The Importance of Preserving Historical Landmarks……………………………………………………... 2 A. Why should we preserve Historical Landmarks……………………………………………………….. 3 i. Cultural Role and Respect……………………………………………………………………………. 3 ii. Economy and Environment………………………………………………………………………….. 3 iii. Tourist Attractions………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 III. The Historical Landmarks………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 A. Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas (1881)…………………………………………………… 4 i. Founder/Architect……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 a. Antonio López López……………………………………………………………………………… 4 ii. History…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 B. Hotel de Oriente (1889)……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 i. History…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 C. Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel (1890)…………………………………………………………………. 7 i. Founder/Architect……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 a. Enrique María Barretto de Ycaza y Esteban…………………………………………... 7 ii. History…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 D. Crystal Arcade