Thursday, October 25, 2012

Central Telegraph Office, Mumbai

The Central Telegraph Office in Mumbai is one of the oldest monuments in Mumbai. Located on the Veer Nariman Road, Marine Lines in the olden days it was General Post Office.


Built in 1869, this heritage structure was designed in medieval Italian style by James Trubshawe. 


The interesting features are wide bracketed eaves, the two towers with steeply pitched roofs, between which there is a portico like structure.

This place is close to other monuments Flora Fountain, High Court.

37 comments:

  1. That's an impressive building, especially for a telegraph office!

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  2. Fascinating "antebellum" building with amazing architecture !

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  3. Visited Mumbai many times, but never seen this one...next time will try to visit this place...Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Grand architecture.

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  5. The building looks great! Wish they are taken care with due.

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  6. Perspective of the 1st shot increases the ambiance of the GPO!

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  7. really nice info. so many times i passed this building, during my stay in bombay. but i didn't know the details of this building. thanks for the info.

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  8. What a fascinating mix of architecture,you have. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. I do love those clear, blue, blue skies, Rajesh! Terrific captures for the day! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!

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  10. that was a great era for beautiful buildings

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  11. A fascinating building. The architecture is very beautiful.

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  12. Anonymous01:53

    very interesting architecture.

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  13. the facade is pretty fetching.

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  14. Rajesh...This is a beautiful building, but it actually looks to be a modern structure when compared to the ancient ones you I am so used to enjoying on your blog. It definitely looks Italian. You blog is always such a treat for my eyes. genie

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  15. °º✿♫ Belo monumento, com uma arquitetura majestosamente trabalhada.
    °º✿ Beijinhos do Brasil.
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  16. That's a very beautiful building.

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  17. Beautiful structures as always Rajesh. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Such different architecture than you usually photograph, Rajesh. That was one big post office!

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  19. a beautiful building, indeed! what a wonderful architecture!

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  20. Stunning photos. I love.

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  21. Beautiful building, the first image is curious showing the old architecture in front and some modern antenna towers in the background.;)
    Have a great weekend,
    xoxo

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  22. Anonymous19:00

    What an impressive building!

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  23. This is a beautiful old building. I'm glad it has been so well maintained.

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  24. Would they call this "Italianate style"?

    It is a delightful building and very impressive!

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  25. This is a Bombay that is beautiful! Cannot think of it as anything but Bombay!Lovely light and colours.

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  26. Anonymous15:00

    nice click

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  27. Thank you all appreciating the grand architecture.

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  28. An incredible structure for a post office! Most impressive! It looks like a grand mansion!

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  29. Beautiful building. Wonderful photos.
    You post such beautiful photos of the most amazing structures. It is always a pleasure visiting your blog.
    Happy Sunday!

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  30. Best. Post Office. EVER.

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  31. The details are beautiful!

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  32. Anonymous17:50

    Lovely Architecture Indeed.. :D

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  33. What a striking structure!

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