Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Existing Building Then and Now 1
Existing Building Then and Now 1
Burnham Park:
1930s: Known as Burnham Park.
Brief History: Named after Daniel Burnham, the American architect and
urban planner. Established as a central park with a man-made lake and
recreational areas.
Now: Continues to be a central park and popular recreational space.
Wright Park:
1930s: Known as Wright Park.
Brief History: Named after Luke E. Wright, Secretary of War during the
American colonial period. Known for its Pool of Pines and the famous
Pool of Panagbenga.
Now: Continues to be a well-known park with its iconic features.
Session Road:
1930s: Known as Session Road.
Brief History: Named after the legislative sessions of the Philippine
Commission. A major commercial street since the early 20th century.
Now: Remains a bustling commercial and entertainment hub.
Baguio Orchidarium:
1930s: Known as Baguio Orchidarium.
Brief History: A garden showcasing various orchid species and
ornamental plants.
Now: Continues to be a site for botanical education and appreciation.
Igorot Garden:
1930s: Known as Igorot Garden.
Brief History: Features indigenous huts and sculptures representing
the Igorot culture.
Now: Continues to showcase indigenous culture.
Baguio General Hospital:
1930s: Known as Baguio General Hospital.
Brief History: The main hospital in Baguio, providing healthcare
services to the community.
Now: Continues to be a crucial healthcare facility in Baguio.
Post office
1930s: Known as Baguio post office.
Brief history:The almost century-old Baguio post office, now
partitioned into food stalls and offices to raise revenue for its
upkeep, should be treated as a heritage building by the Philippine
Postal Corp.
Now: The Baguio Post Office likely continues to function as a postal
service center
Baguio cathedral
Brief history: Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral which is popularly
known as Baguio Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral which was
constructed in 1920 and got finished 1936. It got its name from one of
the titles given to Mary mother of Jesus.
Now: Remains a significant religious site. It is a place of worship
and a popular tourist attraction in Baguio.
Malcolm square
Brief history: Malcolm Square in Baguio is likely named after George
Malcolm, the first American Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
Philippines during the American colonial period. The square may have
historical significance and could be a central location in Baguio.
Now: Continues to be a public space, possibly used for events,
gatherings, or as a recreational area