The Bridge of Spain was then called "Fuente Espana" (now Jones Bridge) was built in 1632 to allow easier access for the exclusive "peninsulares" living in Intramuros (Manila walled city) via it's Puerta de Isabel II, then driven to Binondo from the foot of the bridge of calle Escolta - (the Spanish word "escortar" to escort, where Escolta got it's name) to be escorted by carruajes, also to cross San Fernando Bridge to go shopping in San Nicolas district.
Naganap ang isang mahalagang kasunduan ng mga panggunahing tao sa sityo ng Malabon; Nicolas Acerda Manapat (tagapagmana ni Agustin Sigua na nagmamayari ng lupang tinitirikan ng simbahan sa Malabon), ang Kastilang Capitan Heneral at ang Arsobispo, pinagkasunduan na pagnatapos ang itinatayong simbahang paroko ng Malabon at ang magiging patron santo nito ay kinakailangang ka-pangalan ng "compadre" ni Nicolas Acerda Manapat na si Bartolome Mangay Mansano.