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Historic building in Manila, Philippines
Natividad Building
The facade of Natividad Building along Escolta Street
General information
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts architecture
AddressEscolta Street
Town or cityBinondo, Manila
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates14°35′53″N 120°58′43″E / 14.598171°N 120.978638°E / 14.598171; 120.978638
Groundbreaking1928
Design and construction
Architect(s)Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau

The Natividad Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Tomas Pinpin, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Designed by Philippine-born Spanish architect Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau, it is an outstanding example of beaux-arts architecture. It once housed the Philippine Insurance Commission. During World War II, the building was spared from destruction albeit suffered some damages.

References

  1. Rubio, Paulo (2014-03-22). "Arquitectura Manila: Natividad Building". Arquitectura Manila. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  2. "Natividad Building".

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