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The Lost Cluster

On the north side of Calle Hidalgo, east of San Sabastian Bridge, stands an area devoid of heritage structures and any points of interest. This row of bahay na bato structures was demolished one at a time, starting in the 1970s and up until the 2000s. Only the massive Martelino House at the corner of De Guzman Street facing the Padilla House is still standing. This fate awaits Quiapo’s Heritage Zone if nothing is done to protect it.