Calvo Building

Calvo Building

Facade of Calvo Building
Location within Metro Manila
General information
Architectural style Beaux-Arts architecture
Address 266 Escolta Street corner Soda Street
Town or city Binondo, Manila
Country Philippines
Coordinates 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E / 14.597141; 120.978221Coordinates: 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E / 14.597141; 120.978221
Design and construction
Architect Fernando H. Ocampo

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.[1]

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