Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Cuartel de Santa Lucia
(Santa Lucia Barracks)
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. Cuartel de Santa Lucia Marker
On this site, Cuartel de la Artilleria de Montana was built by Thomas Sanz, Engineer of the army during the Administration of Governor General Jose Basco y Vargas, 1781. Used as barracks by The Philippine Constabulary, 1901. Became The Philippine Officers School, February 17,1905. Here, the newly appointed constabulary officers, studied a three-month course of instruction in law and Spanish language in addition to military drill and constabulary administration transferred to Baguio City, 1908. Destroyed during World War II and from the remaining walls, the Philippine Constabulary reconstructed this barracks.
Erected 1990 by National Historical Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1905.
Location. 14° 35.249′ N, 120° 58.484′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Sta. Lucia Street near Sta. Potencia Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, 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: No. 1 Victoria St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaterio de la Compaρia de Jesus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . . Intramuros. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
2. Cuartel de Santa Lucia
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 6,244 times since then and 216 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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