![]() The end of the war saw a change in all that and Escolta's commercial identity was returned. ![]() IMAGE SOURCE: AUTHOR: LOU GOPAL Escolta in its early days When the American troops arrived and the Spanish-American war commenced, the street filled up with saloons and soldiers engaging in shenanigans. It then became known as a shopping mecca catering to Manila society. Located in the downtown district of Binondo, Manila, Escolta first became a place for Chinese merchants to make a living through the galleon trade. Trendy business and shopping spots are opening here and there, thanks to American investors setting up shop. ![]() Weekends have become much more exciting with many new establishments embellishing the avenue. Welcome to Calle de la Escolta-definitely the main haunt of the fashionable set in the early 20th century. ![]() Let us transport you to Old Manila in the 1930s. ![]()
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