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Residence in San Jose Ruined by Bombs 1945

Buhay Batangas

2 Feb, 2018

Date Taken: 12 October 1945

Original Caption: These are the ruins of Dr. Luna’s residence, ex-Mayor of San Jose, Batangas, P.I. which was damaged by bombs during the war. This was one of the first buildings to be burned in the town.

Photo colorized courtesy of Algorithmia.

Residence of San Jose's ex-Mayor burned in WWII 1945. Image source: United States National Archives.

Notes and references:
Image credit: United States National Archives. Colorization courtesy of Algorithmia.

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