Rizal Park through time

Manila 1900–1967 3 photos of this spot

3 photographs taken at the same spot in Manila, spanning 1900–1967 — 3 of them from before 1980. Line them up and watch the place change.

The monument was made in Spain by the Spanish and shipped to the Philippines. Before the Spanish could erect it the Americans took control of the Philippines. The Americans found it in storage and did the right thing by erecting it. It is a beautiful monument. This photograph had to be taken soon after it was erected. Personally I find it sad and shameful that it today is not being protected from vandalism. Much of the reachable bronze has been stolen in recent years. It is only a mater of time that more damage will happen in its unprotected vulnerable state. Photographs of the Philippines tak

Legazpi-Urdaneta Monument in Luneta, Manila, Philippines 1900 The monument was made in Spain by the Spanish and shipped to the Philippines. Before the Spanish could erect it the Americans took control of the Philippines. The Americans found it in storage and did the right thing by erecting it. It is a beautiful monument. This photograph had to be taken soon after it was erected. Personally I find it sad and shameful that it today is not being protected from vandalism. Much of the reachable bronze has been stolen in recent years. It is only a mater of time that more damage will happen in its unprotected vulnerable state. Photographs of the Philippines tak

Jose Rizal Monument, Manila, circa 1964 From the Warren Smith Collection (COLL/5713) at the Archives Branch, Marine Corps History Division OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

Rizal Park 1967 Rizal Park in 1967