Eusebio Villanueva Building | |
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![]() Thefacade of the Eusebio Villanueva Building at the junction ofCalle Real and Aldeguer Street | |
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Former names | Washington International Hotel |
Alternative names | E. Villanueva Building Villanueva Building |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Architectural style | Neoclassical architecture |
Address | Calle Real |
Town or city | Iloilo City |
Country | Philippines |
Coordinates | 10°41′40″N122°34′14″E / 10.694530°N 122.570459°E /10.694530; 122.570459 |
Completed | 1927 |
Renovated | 2012 |
TheEusebio Villanueva Building, also known asE. Villanueva Building or simplyVillanueva Building, is aneoclassical building located along the historicCalle Real inIloilo City Proper,Iloilo City,Philippines. Built in 1927, it was originally known as theWashington International Hotel. The hotel catered to American, British, and Spanish patrons, as well as Chinese bankers and merchants.[1]
The building was restored in 2012, which now appears to be the centerpiece of the historic street.[2] On August 8, 2014, theNational Historical Commission of the Philippines installed a historical marker in front of the building, declaring Calle Real a heritage zone.[3]