Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Ayuntamiento
Casa Consistoriales
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Ayuntamiento Marker
Ipinatayong tahanang ng Cabildo at iba pang pinuno ng pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Inilagay ang panulukang bato, 1735 natapos, 1738. Nasira ng lindol 1863; muling ipinatayo, 1879. Naging luklukan ng Pamahalaang kolonyal na Kastila at Amerikano at unang Asamblea ng Pilipinas. Sa Salσn de Mαrmol ng gusaling ito pinasinayaan si Sergio Osmena bilang ispiker noong Oktubre 16, 1907, katungkulang kanyang hinawakaan hanggang 1922. Nasira nang bombahin ng hukbong Hapon at Amerikano noong ikalawang Digmaang pandaigdig.
Rough English Translation:
Built for the Cabildo and other government leaders of Manila. Cornerstone placed 1735, finished in 1738. Damaged by an earthquake in 1863; re-built, 1879. Government became the seat of colonial Spaniards, the Americans, and the first Assembly of the Philippines. In this building, the Salσn de Mαrmol (Marble Hall), Sergio Osmena was inaugurated as speaker on October 16, 1907, he held office until 1922. Damaged during fighting between Japanese and American armies during World War II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1862.
Location. 14° 35.551′ N, 120° 58.404′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila
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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: Charles IV, King of Spain (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de Roma (within shouting distance of this marker); Ciudad Murada (within shouting distance of this marker); In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People (within shouting distance of this marker); In Grateful Acknowledgment of the Generous Donation by the People of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); In Gratitude for the Generous Financial Support by the People of Spain (within shouting distance of this marker); In Grateful Recognition of the Generous Donations by the People of the Philippines (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Jose A. Burgos (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Regarding Ayuntamiento. Another marker on this site (see picture left) provides additional information about the Ayuntamiento. It reads:
Here once stood the Ayuntamineto (Casa Consistoriales). Seat of City Council of Manila. First structure built from 1599 to 1607. Severely damaged in the earthquake of 1645 and 1658. Demolished to make way for a
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
2. Ayuntamiento Marker
Second building constructed in 1735. Destroyed in 1863 earthquake. Reconstruction by military engineer Eduardo Lopez Navarro begun in 1879 and completed in 1884.
Became headquarters of the 8th U.S. Army Corps in 1901. Site of sessions of the First Philippine Assembly in 1907 and Philippine Legislature in 1935. Housed the offices of the Bureau of Justice and Supreme Court during American and Commonwealth period. Destroyed in the Battle of Manila in 1945.
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
3. Ayuntamiento Ruins
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
4. Ayuntamiento
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,884 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 4. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
