The David Sassoon Library is located in the Fort Area of Mumbai and it is the first building constructed in this area in the Southern part.
A group of young mechanics and foremen of the Royal Mint and Government Dockyard established a museum and library for mechanical models and architectural design, in 1847, and this led to the creation of the Sassoon Library. Sir David Sassoon, contributed majorly for the cause and this was completed in 1870.
It has Venetian Gothic styled structure and is built using yellow Malad stone. Above the entrance portico is a white stone bust of David Sassoon.
It is the oldest living Library and Reading rooms that is still in use in Mumbai. It houses a large collection of very rare old books.
A group of young mechanics and foremen of the Royal Mint and Government Dockyard established a museum and library for mechanical models and architectural design, in 1847, and this led to the creation of the Sassoon Library. Sir David Sassoon, contributed majorly for the cause and this was completed in 1870.
It has Venetian Gothic styled structure and is built using yellow Malad stone. Above the entrance portico is a white stone bust of David Sassoon.
It is the oldest living Library and Reading rooms that is still in use in Mumbai. It houses a large collection of very rare old books.
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Nice building with a wonderful facade.
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Wonderful architecture.
ReplyDeleteMust feel nostalgic to stand inside such a structure..
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful building with stunning architecture. I'd love to visit and spend some time looking through all the collections!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how lovely it would be to be a scholar reading in that beautiful building.
ReplyDeletewow such a lovely architecture. Awesome!
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Great captures for the day as always, Rajesh!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeletelove the edifice. i also love anything that has arched detailing.
ReplyDeleteI would like to explore this library and the old books. Thanks for sharing, wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful heritage building.
ReplyDeleteThat's a spectacular library, very impressive. Ours look boring in comparison.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Grand facades.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would visit this beautiful library, great photos!
ReplyDeleteImpressive building .... great shots!
ReplyDeletea good reminder of the colonial past.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Building!
ReplyDeleteIt's marvelous that this grand old building is still used as a library.
ReplyDeleteWonderful architecture indeed!
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Fabulous buildings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating the grand old structure.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a temple of learning, a fitting place for rare old books. I could spend many a happy hour in there.
ReplyDeleteThe colonial buildings have their own charm.
ReplyDeleteGreat attention to decorative detail in the architecture! Love the highlighted brickwork round the arches!
ReplyDeleteGreat knowing about this library come museum! Excellent architecture
ReplyDeleteWonderful building and that too for a good cause...
ReplyDeletegood capture :-)
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ReplyDeleteGrand old building wonderfully captured!
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