Colegio de Santa Rosa
Here stands the Colegio de Santa Rosa. Founded in 1750 by Mother Paula de Santissima Trinidad. Formerly called Beaterio y Casa Ensenanza and administered to the needs of the Filipina orphans. Granted royal patronage in 1774. Administration transferred to the Real Audiencia in 1782. Given to the Daughters of Charity in 1866 and renamed Colegio de Santa Rosa.
Building damaged in 1863 and 1880 earthquakes. New three-story building built. Destroyed in 1941. School reopened in Santa Mesa, Manila. Returned to Intramuros in 1941. Turned over to Sisters of the Servants of Saint Joseph in 1949 and Augustinian Recollect Sisters in 1981.
Marker is on Santo Tomas Street, on the left when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
