John Tewell, ein Fundus an alten Fotos der Philippinen

  • Freunde der Geschichte der Philippinen werden sich freuen.


    Der Fotograf und Sammler alter Bilder, John Tewell, stellt seinen Fundus von mehr als 12.000 Bilder auf seinem Flickr- und FB Account zur Verfügung.


    Ich denke mal, dass dies für Interessierte eine tolle Infoquelle sein könnte.


    https://www.facebook.com/group…a/posts/2136491509839024/


    https://www.flickr.com/photos/johntewell/


    Hier ein Bericht bei GMA:


    American man collects thousands of antique photos that captured the beauty of old Manila.


    A 76-year old American citizen loves the Philippines so much, he has a collection of antique photos that show what the country had been like over the years.

    Many of the photos immortalized the beauty of old Manila.

    In an episode of iJuander, John Tewll shared that he has over 12,000 photos in his collection.

    There even came a point where he shelled out P2,000 for an old, authentic picture of the iconic Jones Bridge.

    It all started when he visited an antique store in Ermita, and couldn't take his eyes off some dated portraits of Filipinos in the 1930's. He eventually bought them, which started this passion.

    Some of the photos captured old buildings of Manila, including the El Hogar Building in Binondo, Boix House which served as the college dormitory of former President Manuel Quezon, and Ides O'Racca Building in Divisoria.

    There are photos of wars and battles, street scenes in old Cavite, and even Mayon Volcano's eruption in 1928.

    Because of his age, Tewell has forgotten where some of his original photos were kept. Fortunately, the antique photo collector was able to preserve most of his antique pictures by digitizing them.

    Now, he has a digital archive with thousands of heritage photos.

    "I'm retired so I have a lot of time to look on the internet. I used to buy a lot of the original photographs but they have become more difficult to find and the price have gone up," he said.

    His passion for collecting Filipino heritage photos has helped him connect with Pinoys. Even if he admitted to not knowing how to speak the language even after residing in the country for 14 years, he is still able to communicate with the locals.

    "It is non-verbal but we still understand each other. They see the picture and then they will comment about something that happened to their old relatives. And such, yes it is a way of communicating."


    The retiree believes that he "really doesn't own the pictures". Rather, they belonged to the people of the Philippines, as well as their heritage.


    "As a person, I really don't know why, but I really find satisfaction to find photographs and post them online. I am getting one million views every three months. That's a lot of Filipinos interested in their heritage so I think I'm helping," Tewell said.


    According to his Flickr page, Tewell lived most of his life in Kansas, USA. He is now retired and lives in Metro Manila with his Filipina wife.



    https://www.gmanetwork.com/new…auty-of-old-manila/story/

  • ALFI54 ,

    vielen Dank fuer den Link, habe mir schon einige Bilder angeschaut, da habe ich fuer die naechsten Tage Beschaeftigung um alle Bilder anzuschauen. Ist fuer mich hochinteressant und von einem unschaetzbarem Wert diese Bildersammlung.

  • vielen Dank fuer den Link, habe mir schon einige Bilder angeschaut, da habe ich fuer die naechsten Tage Beschaeftigung um alle Bilder anzuschauen.

    Gern geschehen.


    Bei mir wird das eine Winterbeschäftigung ... :happy


    Habe eine ähnliche Sammlung über meine Heimatstadt ...


    LG Alf

  • Fantastisches Bild :thumb:clappingDas "Firehouse " gabs damals noch nicht :Rolf

    Ich war 94 Jahre spaeter in Ermita, da sah es in der Tat schon etwas anders aus, im Firehouse und Pit Stop ( war ja der gleiche Besitzer) war ich auch oefters und natuerlich noch in den umliegenden " Treffpunkten":floet:yupi

  • Fantastisches Bild :thumb:clappingDas "Firehouse " gabs damals noch nicht :Rolf

    Ich war 94 Jahre spaeter in Ermita, da sah es in der Tat schon etwas anders aus, im Firehouse und Pit Stop ( war ja der gleiche Besitzer) war ich auch oefters und natuerlich noch in den umliegenden " Treffpunkten":floet:yupi

    Ich habe mich schnell mal bei Reymonds Fast Food wohler gefühlt. Das war die 3-stöckige Hochburg der Freelancer, wo ich Januar 1986 meine Zukünftige kennen gelernt habe. Sie hat mich daraufhin ein paar Mal in der CH besucht. Ende 1988 bin ich ausgewandert und im Juli 1989 haben wir in Manila geheiratet. Leider wurde sie mir im August dieses Jahres wieder entrissen ;(

  • War früher alles in der Ermita. Mh del Pilar. Als dies alles geschlossen wurde sind tatsächlich einige Bars in den Entertainment Complex in Pasay gezogen. Weiss gar nicht ob es das noch gibt...:dontknow

  • Fighting in the streets of Manila Philippines, Feb. 1899


    Philippine American War, a curious picture in the streets of Manila. They almost look casual. The man standing with the pistol in hand looks to be a prime target. Probably no way of knowing for sure but the picture looks to be a mocked staged fight. The photographer, P. Fremont Rockett, was an offical photogrpher of he 12th Kansas Regiment US Volunteers


    For a large picture go here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/…well/25814001854/sizes/o/


    Text to the picture:


    Firing in Streets of Manila. The military authorities were constantly on the lookout for an uprising, but not until Feb17th was there serious trouble. Insurgents set fire to a large portion of Manila and firing became general from housetops and in the streets. To protect themselves our boys made hasty breastworks in the principal thoroughfares and during the night one hundred and twelve of the enemy were killed.


    Illustration from and old book:


    “Our boys in the Philippines; a pictorial history of the war, and general views of the Philippines, the natives, industries, habits, etc.”


    by P. Fremont Rockett


    Publisher San Francisco, P. F. Rockett, 1899

    Book contributor: The US Library of Congress

    Possible copyright status: The Library of Congress is unaware of any copyright restrictions for this item.


  • Hier ein Bild von 1969, Rizal Park Richtung Manila Hilton.


    Dieses Gebäude existiert nicht mehr. Es war ein "billiges" Hotel, jedenfalls für mich. Anfang der 80er wohnte ich dort, habe mit Visa bezahlt, es wurde aber nie verbucht, also umsonst ... :yupi


  • Max's - The House That Fried Chicken Built


    Max's Restaurant began operations in the Philippines in the year 1945, just after World War II. Maximo Gimenez, a Stanford - educated teacher befriended the American troops stationed at Quezon City, Manila. These soldiers would regularly visit Maximo's nearby home for a drink or two...


    Und hier eine Preisliste aus der Zeit: