Manila, 1931

Manila looking northwest across the Pasig River, Manila, Philippines, Feb. 5, 1931 Notice down toward the right hand corner the early phase of the Metropolitan Theater construction. What is going on with the scaffolding grillwork across the front of the Post Office Building that was built five years earlier? Intramuros on the lower left, Pasig River with river front buildings including the El Hogar Building. Jones Bridge, San Nicolas, Binondo and farther on to Tondo and Manila Bay. Lots of interesting landmarks in this picture.

War Department. Army Air Forces, US National Archives © John Tewell