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The Legarda Ancestral House was built in 1937 by Doña Filomena Legarda<ref name="Tingting Cojuangco Philstar" /> and was among the first art deco houses built in Manila.<ref name="Caroline Howard ABS CBN">{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Caroline J.|title=La Cocina de Tita Moning: A taste of the past|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/12/23/10/la-cocina-de-tita-moning-taste-past|accessdate=May 3, 2014|newspaper=abscbnnews.com|date=December 23, 2010}}</ref> The houses flanking both sides of the house and the other houses on the street belonged to the other members of the Valdes-Prieto-Legarda clan.<ref name="Tingting Cojuangco Philstar" /> |
The Legarda Ancestral House was built in 1937 by Doña Filomena Legarda<ref name="Tingting Cojuangco Philstar" /> and was among the first art deco houses built in Manila.<ref name="Caroline Howard ABS CBN">{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Caroline J.|title=La Cocina de Tita Moning: A taste of the past|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/12/23/10/la-cocina-de-tita-moning-taste-past|accessdate=May 3, 2014|newspaper=abscbnnews.com|date=December 23, 2010}}</ref> The houses flanking both sides of the house and the other houses on the street belonged to the other members of the Valdes-Prieto-Legarda clan.<ref name="Tingting Cojuangco Philstar" /> |
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The house at 315 San Rafael St. belonged to Dr. Alejandro Legarda, his wife Ramona, and their four children. |
The house at 315 San Rafael St. belonged to Dr. Alejandro Legarda, his wife Ramona, and their four children, Filomena, Alejandro, Carmen, Alejandro, and Ramon.<ref name="Tingting Cojuangco Philstar" /> |
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Dr. Alejandro Legarda (1902-1993) was an OB-gynecologist, photographer, and amateur radio operator. He was a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the College of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, and the president of the Philippine organization of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1964. <ref name="K Tan IS PUB">{{cite web|last=Tan|first=K|title=Historical Snippets of OBGYN from the Ancestral House of Dr Alejandro Legarda, Filipino Obstetrician and Gynecologist|url=http://ispub.com/IJGO/4/1/5408|work=The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obsterics|accessdate=May 3, 2014}}</ref> He was also president of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association from 1951 to 1952.<ref name="PARA History">{{cite web|title=PARA History|url=http://para.org.ph/about/history/|accessdate=May 3, 2014}}</ref> |
Dr. Alejandro Legarda (1902-1993) was an OB-gynecologist, photographer, and amateur radio operator. He was a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the College of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, and the president of the Philippine organization of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1964. <ref name="K Tan IS PUB">{{cite web|last=Tan|first=K|title=Historical Snippets of OBGYN from the Ancestral House of Dr Alejandro Legarda, Filipino Obstetrician and Gynecologist|url=http://ispub.com/IJGO/4/1/5408|work=The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obsterics|accessdate=May 3, 2014}}</ref> He was also president of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association from 1951 to 1952.<ref name="PARA History">{{cite web|title=PARA History|url=http://para.org.ph/about/history/|accessdate=May 3, 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:27, 3 May 2014
Legarda Ancestral House is the home of Dr. Alejandro Legarda and Doña Ramona Hernandez built around 1937 located on San Rafel St., San Miguel, Manila. It was in 2000 when the house was converted into a restaurant and is now known as La Cocina de Tita Moning.
Location
The Legarda Ancestral house is located at 315 St. Rafael St., San Miguel, Manila. It is beside what used to be the Malacaňang Clinic, which, in turn used to be the home of General Basilio Valdes, the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the term of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon
Historical Background
The Legarda Ancestral House was built in 1937 by Doña Filomena Legarda[1] and was among the first art deco houses built in Manila.[2] The houses flanking both sides of the house and the other houses on the street belonged to the other members of the Valdes-Prieto-Legarda clan.[1]
The house at 315 San Rafael St. belonged to Dr. Alejandro Legarda, his wife Ramona, and their four children, Filomena, Alejandro, Carmen, Alejandro, and Ramon.[1]
Dr. Alejandro Legarda (1902-1993) was an OB-gynecologist, photographer, and amateur radio operator. He was a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the College of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, and the president of the Philippine organization of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1964. [3] He was also president of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association from 1951 to 1952.[4]
Features
The blue painting on the wall which can be seen upon entering the house is entitled "Sailboats" and was painted by the Filipino artist Oscar Zalameda.
The ground floor of the house contains Dr. Alejandro Legarda's medical library, dark room, and clinic.
The second floor of the house contains the living room, the display of Dr. Alejandro Legarda's antique radio equipment, and the dining room. In the living room, National Artist Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo's painting "La Inocencia" and a small original painting by National Artist Juan Luna of a woman in a black dress are displayed.[1]
Current Use
It was in 2000 that the Legarda Ancestral House was turned into a restaurant called "La Cocina de Tita Moning" named after Doña Ramona Hernandez. The restaurant features her specialty dishes along with Chef Suzette Montinola, the granddaughter of Dr. Alejandro Roces Legarda and Doña Ramona, who is also the one who manages the establishment.[5]
The dishes are of Spanish influence but there are also Filipino classics with their modern twist. Clients are not only being offered an experience to dine in the style of the late 19th century but also get to have a tour of the house first.
The restaurant do not accept walk-in guests and only entertain those with reservations which are made 24 hours before.
References
- ^ a b c d Cojuangco, Tingting (April 20, 2008). "Tales from the Legarda mansion". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ Howard, Caroline J. (December 23, 2010). "La Cocina de Tita Moning: A taste of the past". abscbnnews.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ Tan, K. "Historical Snippets of OBGYN from the Ancestral House of Dr Alejandro Legarda, Filipino Obstetrician and Gynecologist". The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obsterics. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ "PARA History". Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ Salcedo, Margaux (December 7, 2013). "Home away from home". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 3, 2014.