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°ECoordinates: 14°35′50″N 120°58′42″E / 14.597141°N 120.978221°E |
| Groundbreaking | 1938 |
| 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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