Natividad Building

Natividad Building

The facade of Natividad Building along Escolta Street
General information
Architectural style Beaux-Arts architecture
Address Escolta Street
Town or city Binondo, Manila
Country Philippines
Coordinates 14°35′53″N 120°58′43″E / 14.598171°N 120.978638°E / 14.598171; 120.978638Coordinates: 14°35′53″N 120°58′43″E / 14.598171°N 120.978638°E / 14.598171; 120.978638
Groundbreaking 1928
Design and construction
Architect Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau

Natividad Building is a historic building along Escolta corner Tomas Pinpin, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Designed by Philippine-born Spanish architect Fernando de la Cantera Blondeau, it is an outstanding example of beaux-arts architecture. It once housed the Philippine Insurance Commission.[1] During World War II, the building was spared from destruction albeit suffered some damages.[2]

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