“Then and Now” Series
Old and new, then and now (Photo taken on October 4, 2008)
This serves as an index page to the “Then and Now” series which ran on this blog from September 29 to October 30, 2008.
As its title implies, the series is about comparisons… comparisons of past and present through the use of photographs, particularly of (selected) streets, structures, and plazas (and/or their vicinities) in Manila, more specifically in Binondo, Santa Cruz, and Intramuros.
Although much care and effort were given in matching the vantage point and composition of the new photographs with those of the old ones, getting an exact match was near impossible (or in some cases, down right impossible) due to several factors, e.g., cameras used and accessibility of locations.
Nevertheless, I had tons of fun doing this series… even if I had to touch and step on rat feces and climb up dizzying heights (via a ridiculously steep ladder) to reach the top of Binondo Church’s bell tower (that of Santa Cruz church is a whole lot tidier but its height was quite similar)… even if I had to travel several kilometers on foot (no less than ten kilometers is my estimate, I’m no athlete you know)… even if it caused my sweat to turn to fine grains of salt under the heat of the sun… even if it caused my legs to hurt for several days afterwards… in spite of all those, it has become one of the most exciting and unforgettable experiences/journeys I’ve had in my entire life.
Following is a list of all the posts/entries that comprise the series.
Note: To come back to this page, just click on the “Then and Now Series” tab on the navigation bar.
La Insular Cigar and Cigarette Factory
Approach to the Bridge of Spain (Puente de España)
View of the Santa Cruz Church from Calle Escolta
Calle Escolta as Viewed from the Santa Cruz Church
Puente Colgante (Another Look)
Manila Cathedral (Another View)
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good job said
ang galing talaga!
BCS said
Thank you!
elsie said
Hi!
I’m Elsie from USI, a show on TV5. We’re doing a story on Metro Manila sewerage to be aired on August 1, and we need old photos of Pasig river and other waterways. We stumbled upon your blog, and saw some great photos we could use for the show.
In this regard, I’d like to ask permission from you to include the photos in our episode. You will be properly cited as the source of the photos.
Please feel free to contact me at elsie.cansino@gmail.com for your concerns. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you very much!
Best,
Elsie
wil said
Hi ang galing talaga sa mayroon k rin mga image noon sa masangkay,benavidrz,gandara,dasmarinas,rosario,juan luna,soler,tomas mapua,tomas pinpin,salazar at ongpin yung old store noong 1800 t0 1900′s up na years at sana then and now mga store nila sarap kc balikan yun dati maraming salat tanawin wordpress sana ma post dito inform me liams_t@yahoo.com
Divine said
Hi, your blog is very wonderful. I like the “Then and Now” series because I am very interested in our history.
I am currently doing research on a building near Jones Bridge, in Juan Luna. It is an American building with Greek columns next to El Hogar Filipino. It used to be the office of The First National City Bank of New York (now Citibank) and Pacific Commercial. I am interested in a building near Jones Bridge, in Juan Luna. It is an American building with Greek columns in front of El Hogar Filipino. It used to be the office of The First National City Bank of New York (now Citibank) and Pacific Commercial. It seems abandoned nowadays. I would like to know more about it. You have mentioned Anson Yu’s article which I already read.
I am wondering if you might have old photos of the said building, both of the interior and the exterior.
Hoping for your favorable response.
Thank you very much.
All the best,
Divine