Intramuros in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
No. 1 Victoria St.
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003
1. No. 1 Victoria St. Marker
Popularly known as "No. 1 Victoria St." it was located opposite the USAFFE headquarters at the Reducto San Pedro.
No. 1 Victoria was abandoned during the retreat of Filipino-American forces to Bataan and Corregidor in 1941. Used as Barracks by the Japanese occupation forces, it was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 14° 35.206′ N, 120° 58.487′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is at the intersection of Victoria Street and Santa Lucia Street on Victoria Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuartel de Santa Lucia (within shouting distance of this marker); Lourdes Church and Convent (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Church of San Agustin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jose Marti y Perez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Jesuit Compound
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,548 times since then and 102 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide area picture of the marker and its surroundings. • Historical pictures of No. 1 Victoria Street, during the time it was used as General MacArthur's headquarters • Can you help?
