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Letran Journey in Time
"Colegio de Los Niños de San Pedro y San Pablo de San Juan de Letran" 1620 - present
Cradle of the revolutionary and political vanguard which led the Filipino people to freedom and nationhood, this venerable institution has been a partner with the leaders of trade, commerce and industry in the progressive development of our country.
 1620-1638. The Original site of the orphanage of San Juan de Letran, on the corner of calles Real and Muralla. This was the location of the residence of Letran's founder, Don Juan Geronimo Guerrero. The newer building shown is built on foundation walls of the old one. At the extreme right can be seen the "Puerta del Parian."
The first page of the documentary on the foundation and unity of the "Colegio de los Ninos Huerfanos de San Pedro y San Pablo de San Juan de Letran."
1640-1645. Site of Letran's first school building along calles Solana corner Beaterio. The building was badly damaged by the earthquake in 1645.
1671. NE quadrant of the Walled City and environs. The various sites of Letran. Unified map based on a 1671 sketched br Fr. Ignacio Muñoz, O.P.:
1648-1669. Letran Extramuros in the area of what is now the Metropolitan Theater.
Main Entrance Circa 1936. Weather-beaten facade which had stood the test of three centuries. Through its portals passed such Letranistas as St. vicente Emilio Jacinto, C. Arellano, Manuel QUezon, Sergio Osmena, etc. The ALumni office presently occupies this exact localtion.
Letran Circa 1906. A very rare photograph showing the same facade in the festive decor to celebrate the beatification of Letran's greatest alumnus, Vicente Liem de la Paz, Martyr for the faith, now Saint Vicente. |
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