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This is the site of one of the major blots on
Japanese martial character. Twenty-five caucasian and mestizo women, separated from their
families were confined here over a period of a several days and a joro house (brothel)
established close to the combat area so that marines coming off duty might satisfy their
fantasies before dying in battle.
The
Bayview was but one of several joro houses set up throughout the
Ermita area. The building was torched on 13 February.
Either the wartime photograph is in error in identifying the Bayview
Hotel, or the postwar Bayview Hotel has been built at another location
further south along Roxas Blvd. The wartime Bayview has been demolished,
now showing greater detail of the former Luneta Hotel.
Layout & Imaging
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