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Calvo Building

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Town or city
  
Binondo, Manila

Phone
  
+63 2 241 4762

Groundbreaking
  
1938

Country
  
Philippines

Architectural style
  
Beaux-Arts architecture

Architect
  
Fernando Ocampo

Calvo Building

Address
  
266 Escolta Street, Manila, Muelle Del Banco Nacional, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Similar
  
Escolta Street, Capitol Theater, Regina Building, First United Building, Natividad Building

The Calvo Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Soda Streets, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Built in 1938, it is an outstanding example of beaux-arts architecture. It served as the home of the radio station DZBB-AM before moving to its present location in Diliman, Quezon City. It now houses the Escolta Museum which contains memorabilia from the past. The building is designed by Fernando H. Ocampo.

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Calvo Building Wikipedia