| The Philippine Center in San Francisco
is composed of two adjoining buildings located on Sutter Street, a
block away from prestigious Union Square and within a mile of San
Francisco's financial district. |
| The six-story 445 Sutter building was built in 1911 by Architect Fred Meyer and encompasses a total floor area of 34, 161 square feet. The building on 447 Sutter was built by the same architect in 1916. It boasts eight stories and a penthouse, with a total floor area of 44,129 square feet. Because of their extensive history, the City of San Francisco has defined the Philippine Center Buildings as historical landmarks in San Francisco.
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| The buildings were purchased by the Philippine government in 1974 and are managed by the Philippine Center Management Board. It is the mission of the Center to:
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Nurture, promote and propagate Philippine culture |
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Promote investments to the Philippines |
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Expand the foreign market for Philippine products |
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Encourage foreign tourists to visit the Philippines |
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Enhance the image of the Philippines |
