Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Tomas Mapua
(1888-1965)
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Tomas Mapu Marker
Inscription.
Tomas Mapua. Educator and first registered architect. Born in Manila, December 21,1888. Studied at Ateneo de Manila and Liceo de Manila, completed secondary education at Boones Preparatory School in Berkeley, California, 1907. Obtained the degree of bachelor in architecture Cornell University, 1911. Started as draftsman, 1912-1913, and then became supervising architect, 1917-1928, at Bureau of Public Works. Supervised construction of several government buildings. Established Mapua Institute of Technology, January 1925, co-founder and of the presidents of the Philippine Institute Councilors of Manila. Awarded a Gold medal of Honor and a certificate of Recognition by the Philippine Institute of Architects and Cultural Award in Architecture by the city of Manila 1964. Died December 22, 1965.
Educator and first registered architect. Born in Manila, December 21,1888. Studied at Ateneo de Manila and Liceo de Manila, completed secondary education at Boones Preparatory School in Berkeley, California, 1907. Obtained the degree of bachelor in architecture Cornell University, 1911. Started as draftsman, 1912-1913, and then became supervising architect, 1917-1928, at Bureau of Public Works. Supervised construction of several government buildings. Established Mapua Institute of Technology, January 1925, co-founder and of the presidents of the Philippine Institute Councilors of Manila. Awarded a Gold medal of Honor and a certificate of Recognition by the Philippine Institute of Architects and Cultural Award in Architecture by the city of Manila 1964. Died December 22, 1965.
Erected 1989 by Philippine Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 14° 35.422′ N, 120° 58.726′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Muralla Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,120 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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