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Photographer: I.G.V.Atajar
Taken: January 1, 2003
Caption: Palacio del Gobernador Marker
Additional Description: Here once stood the Palacio del Gobernador. State residence of the Governor-General of the Philippines. First palace or Palacio Real constructed in 1599 near Plaza de Armas in Fort Santiago. Destroyed in 1645 earthquake.
Moved to present site. Became Governor-General's residence and office as well as the Real Audencia (Supreme Court). Reconstructed in 1733 and 1747. Damaged in the 1771 earthquake. Spanish-type facade in 1850. Destroyed in 1863 earthquake. Abandoned when Governor-General moved to Malacanang.
Used as an air and raid shelter during World War II where 80 male civilians were massacred in 1945. Present building constructed in 1976 to house government office.
Submitted: December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p88456
File Size: 0.215 Megabytes

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