In memory of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Manila, First United Building Community Museum is offering FREE ADMISSION for the whole month of February.

The First United Building along Escolta street in Binondo, which was built in 1928, is formerly known as Perez-Samanillo Building and it used to house Manila’s famous Berg Department Store.

The Art Deco style structure has been converted into a community museum to honor the memory of its patriarch, Sy Lian Teng. The First United Building Community Museum has become a haven of memorabilia owned and used by Sy Lian Teng-- like photos, equipment, documents and other personal items. It also showcases Escolta's environs through archival photos and articles culled from various periods.

The First United Building Community Museum is located at building’s Mezzanine Level and is open from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more details and inquiries, visit First United Building Community Museum’s Facebook page.

Cover images grabbed from JL Javier via pinterest (right) and Escolta’s Facebook page (left).