Binondo in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

William J. Burke

(1873-1946)

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, August 1, 2008

1. William J. Burke Marker

Inscription. Cardiologist, Philanthropist. Born February 17,1873, San Miguel, Manila. Obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Dublin, Ireland. Returned to practice his profession in Manila, 1900. Introduced and installed the first Electrocardiograph in the Philippines. Recipient of several Pontifical Orders for his Philanthropic Endeavors from various hospitals, convents, and religious orders in the country. Died July 23,1946. In his honor the city council of Manila enacted Ordinance No.7779. January 7,1993. Signed by Mayor Alfredo S. Lim. The said ordinance renaming David Street to William J. Burke, February 1, 1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 14° 35.909′ N, 120° 58.748′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Binondo. It is at the intersection of Escolta Street and Burke Street on Escolta Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 381 Escolta Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1000,

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Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philippine Post Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Andres Bonifacio (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War (approx. half a kilometer away); Roman Ongpin (approx. half a kilometer away); Manila Metropolitan Theater (approx. half a kilometer away); Ang Simbahan ng Binondo (approx. half a kilometer away); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (approx. half a kilometer away); Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

The building where the marker is located image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. The building where the marker is located

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,070 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.