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.
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.
This place is close to other monuments Flora Fountain, High Court.
Pretty building!
ReplyDeleteThat's an impressive building, especially for a telegraph office!
ReplyDeleteFascinating "antebellum" building with amazing architecture !
ReplyDeletegood one
ReplyDeleteVisited Mumbai many times, but never seen this one...next time will try to visit this place...Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGrand architecture.
ReplyDeleteThe building looks great! Wish they are taken care with due.
ReplyDeleteLovely...
ReplyDeletePerspective of the 1st shot increases the ambiance of the GPO!
ReplyDeletereally 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating mix of architecture,you have. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI do love those clear, blue, blue skies, Rajesh! Terrific captures for the day! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletethat was a great era for beautiful buildings
ReplyDeleteA fascinating building. The architecture is very beautiful.
ReplyDeletevery interesting architecture.
ReplyDeletethe facade is pretty fetching.
ReplyDeleteRajesh...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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That's a very beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structures as always Rajesh. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch different architecture than you usually photograph, Rajesh. That was one big post office!
ReplyDeletea beautiful building, indeed! what a wonderful architecture!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos. I love.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building, the first image is curious showing the old architecture in front and some modern antenna towers in the background.;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
xoxo
What an impressive building!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful old building. I'm glad it has been so well maintained.
ReplyDeleteWould they call this "Italianate style"?
ReplyDeleteIt is a delightful building and very impressive!
This is a Bombay that is beautiful! Cannot think of it as anything but Bombay!Lovely light and colours.
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ReplyDeleteThank you all appreciating the grand architecture.
ReplyDeleteAn incredible structure for a post office! Most impressive! It looks like a grand mansion!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteYou post such beautiful photos of the most amazing structures. It is always a pleasure visiting your blog.
Happy Sunday!
Has a very British look about it!
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Best. Post Office. EVER.
ReplyDeleteThe details are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely Architecture Indeed.. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking structure!
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