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Manila in the ’60s
October 22nd, 2009I just received these photos of Manila in the ’60s today. I just wanted to share it with all of you because I never saw Manila this way! The 60’s were the heyday of Manila! We were like the most advanced nation in Asia. We were on top of our game, so to speak! I am optimistic that this day will come again soon. We just have to get our acts together! Enjoy these photos of a time when life was simpler. Can anyone identify where the photos are? I am still trying to figure it out.
HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: 60s, Fashion Insider, Manila, photographs, rajo laurel, sixties
wow… plain WOW.. those last 2 pictures is like from another country.. wow.. I wanna see Manila like that..
Rajo, I live nearby, I hope I can identify some of them correctly! =)
1st Picture: End of Jones Bridge, towards Binondo Church, if you turn right, that is Escolta.
2nd Picture: Escolta Street, the corner street is T. Pinpin
3rd Picture: Dasmariñas Street, which is parallel to Escolta
5th Picture: Pasig River, between Jones and Mc Arthur Bridge or the back of Manila Post Office
6th Picture: I know the exact location but I can see the Clock Tower of Manila City Hall
7th Picture: Roxas Boulevard
8th Picture: Sta. Cruz Church in Plaza Sta. Cruz, Manila
I am not 100% sure with the following:
9th Picture: Escolta Street
10th Picture: Ayala Avenue
11th Picture: Intramuros
I hope these are accurate! Haha !!! =) I am palpitating while commenting on your post, I am TOO EXCITED! Haha !!! =)
wow these are really beautiful! everything looks so clean and organized. wish we can experience the glory days of manila again. soon!
Dear Ilove Jams -I know! I want Manila to look like that once again! SIGH!
Dear ms_Nats- Thank you so very much for identifying the photos! I really appreciate it! Now, relax, I am sure everyone will enjoy your efforts! SALAMAT TALAGA!
RAJO!
Congratulations on your great contribution. In my business, I am communicating mainly with email. I preferably work with Outlook as my email client and with the help of Email Sorter Wizard, an Outlook add-on, I sort all my e-mail with ease.
the 9th picture is in Rizal Avenue, Manila. There’s no LRT yet.
I wish our generation experience that wonderful city…
I know what you mean! I want to experience that time too!
rejoinder hehehe, 1st pic- view from jones bridge going to Divisoria ,plaza cervantes at the right side end of Escolta where we can find until today,the famous savory chicken house that upto now maintains “aged” waiters serving customers…hehehe.
2nd pic- Escolta, the building at right where the famous Sylvel’s shoes are found ,but, it’s close now.
3rd pic – cant identify hehehe
4th pic – maybe at Quiapo area
5th pic – View from mc arthur bridge at pasig river ,where we can see the tallest building PNB escolta,now Manila City College.
6th pic – Luneta Park ,Skating Rink hehehe
7th pic – Roxas Blvd.
8th pic – Plaza Calderon /Plaza Lacson where we can see the Sta Cruz Church
9th pic – Avenida Rizal ,less LRT , still we can find those bldg.standing
10th pic- Ayala ave.
11th pic- Maybe Intramuros,though ive graduated my BS at the vicinity of Intramuros hehehehe. am not used to roam around hehehe
oh my manila.