Teatro de Binondo (Q34010)
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| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Teatro de Binondo | No description defined |
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TEATRO DE BINONDO (1846) Image by Jose Honorato Lozano, 1847, Biblioteca Nacional de Espana (English)
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When the old camarin-type theater in Arroceros, Manila was razed by fire in 1845, the colonial government thought of replacing it with a more durable one. Authorities identified a possible theater site in Calle San Jacinto, Binondo previously occupied by nipa houses that were gutted by a fire. The Teatro de Binondo or Theater of Binondo was constructed in 1846, built at a cost of 30,000 pesos from the funds of the Caja de Carriedo and Obras Pias. The theater an arcaded façade and a balustraded balcony in the second floor. Inside were tiered orchestra seats, an upper gallery, and VIP boxes. It had a café, a billiards room, offices for theater staff, and interior gardens. (English)
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