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Manila, PHILLIPEAN ISLANDS - Escolta Street - PI, Philippines, trolley, US flag For Sale
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Manila, PHILLIPEAN ISLANDS - Escolta Street - PI, Philippines, trolley, US flag:
$8.50
Manila, PHILLIPEAN ISLANDS - Escolta Street : Escolta Street is a historic east-west street located in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines. It runs parallel to the Pasig River, from Plaza Santa Cruz to Plaza Moraga and Quintin Paredes Street. The street is home to several fine examples of early skyscraper design in the Philippines. In Spanish, it is known as Calle de la Escolta. One of the oldest streets in Manila, Escolta was created in 1594. Its name was derived from the Spanish word escoltar, meaning \"to escort\". Escolta was known for its concentration of immigrant merchants, mainly from Fujian, China, who came to make their fortune during the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade. The street was lined with shops and boutiques selling imported goods from China, Europe and elsewhere in Latin America that arrived in the nearby port of San Nicolas. By the late 19th century, Escolta flourished into a fashionable business district hosting the city\'s tallest buildings as well as the Manila Stock Exchange. The shops were replaced by modern department stores and an electric tram line known as tranvia plied the street. Escolta served as the city\'s primary commercial district until its decline in the 1960s when the center of business gradually shifted to Makati. This Divided Back Era (1907-15) postcard offers a detailed image of the main thoroughfare. The card\'s image is clear, but there is damage with three areas where the image has been scraped off. There is also some soiling. Despite the flaws, the card offers great insight into the early 20th Century Philippines.
Manila, PHILLIPEAN ISLANDS - Escolta Street - PI, Philippines, trolley, US flag $8.50
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