Sampaloc in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
University of Santo Tomas
Universidad de Sto. Tomas
— Main Building —
Panel 1:
Panel 2:
ration and dedication of
the Main Building of the
Pontifical and Royal
University of Sto. Tomas
on November 12, 1927
Rev. Dr. Fr. Serapio Tamayo [Rector] – Elizabeth Bowers [Sponsor]
Artes Liberales Comercio
Diplomacia Y
Servicio Consular
Arquitectura Y
Bellas Artes
Escuela Normal
Curso de Enfirmeras
Ingenieria Mecanica
Y Elect
Quimica Industrial
R. Dr. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P.
Rector Manificus
1940
Erected 1935 by Historical Research and Markers Committee, Philippine Islands.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1611.
Location. 14° 36.589′ N, 120° 59.368′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Sampaloc. Marker is on Plaza Major just north of España Street. Marker panels are on the wall of the open-air foyer at the front entrance to the university's "Main Building" (1927) on the north side of the Plaza Mayor which is at the center of the campus, bounded on the northwest by Osmeña Drive and on the southeast by Quezon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1008, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santo Tomas Internment Camp (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named University of Santo Tomas (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Burke (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Roman Ongpin (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Ang Simbahan ng Binondo (approx. 2 kilometers away); Philippine Post Office (approx. 2 kilometers away); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (approx. 2 kilometers away); The New Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Additional keywords. The Catholic University of the Philippines; Pontifical and Royal; "UST"; Engineer-Friar, Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.; Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P.; National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines, 2010
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