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Escolta - Perez Samanillo Bldg

November 19, 2008

Built in 1928, the Perez-Samanillo Building was a fine example of Art Deco, and was also designed by Andres Luna de San Pedro, the same designer of the Regina Building.

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This simple but elegant 6-storey building stands after the Estero de la Reina, just in front of it is the Regina Building, which makes a grand entrance for every visitors who wants to witness the classiness of Escolta.

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The building is currently owned by the Sylianteng family who bought it in the 1960’s. The building is now known as the First United Building.

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