Thursday, January 20, 2011

Thursday Challenge - Window

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Windows of the Elphinstone College (my alma mater) of Mumbai.
Elphinstone College occupies a unique position in the annals of education in the country. It is one of the rarest institutions, born even before the University of Mumbai, to which it was later on affiliated. The building of the College, with its gothic architecture, has been classified as a grade I Heritage structure. The Elphinstone College was awarded Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation, in 2004 by UNESCO for the one of the best Heritage buildings restored. This majestic building was designed by Trubshaw and Khan Bahadur Muncherjee Murzban in the 1880's. Originally meant to house the Government Central Press, it was completed by John Adams, Executive Engineer to the Bombay Government at a total cost of Rs 7,50,000 (Rupees seven and a half lakhs) which included a substantial sum donated by Sir Cowasjee Jehangir. The building was used for academic activities from April 1888.
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33 comments:

  1. LowellJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    That is some alma mater! Love those windows and columns. Majestic, indeed!

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  2. CloudiaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    A wonderful indigenous building with a great sense of place!


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  3. TeamgsquareJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    lovely building

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  4. Sylvia KJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Marvelous building and history! What a great Alma Mater! Terrific post for the day!

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  5. Rakesh VanamaliJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    This must be such a nostalgic post for you!

    Wonderful representation of what I know is truly iconic, filled with character and if I may say, defining of the yesteryears of Mumbai!

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  6. NankaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Had recently visited as it was my daughters exam center. I stood there and admired the architecture and looking at it with awe even now. If only those simple restoration work that i see, which is needed is done.

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  7. MirandaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a beautiful building ;)

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  8. JamaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love the windows! the whole building must really be majestic.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Just makes a lasting impression on the mind, soul and heart!! Stunning!! oxo

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  10. aativasJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    From the looks of it, the building still must be majestic. The only such building I've seen is the Reuter's building in Kolkata. You are lucky you studied there and that you live in the same place as your alma master.. :)

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  12. OlivierJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    une belle architecture.

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  13. Debby Rose January 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    beautiful windows.

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  14. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    These are very special and beautiful windows!
    Amazing facade, I mean full of history there!
    Léia

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  15. BikramJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    bery bery naice pfoto deepak sir

    Bikram's

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  16. BalaphotoJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Excellent shots!!! Salut!!

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  17. CallezeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    superb sault shots.....

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    A beautiful building, and I love the sense of history you place it in!

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  19. Jidhu JoseJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    nice window shot

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Amazing building. Have to admit that I'm glad I don't have to clean all those windows, though.

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  21. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TRY TOO HARD"January 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    just wonderful :)..

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Ornate, impressive - and lovely!

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  23. London CallerJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Lovely building.
    Very Victoria...

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  24. RajlakshmiJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    beautiful building indeed... wonderful capture...



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  25. zJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    your little info capsule adds to the photo's worth.

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  26. AnyaJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I did vote again!!!!!!!
    on : mumbai-eyed.blogspot.com
    I did try it and YES :))))
    There are not many votes for you :(
    I will try 2mrw again .... :-)

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  27. S.R.AyyangarJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Majestic.

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  28. zJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    your little info capsule adds to the photo's worth.

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  29. London CallerJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Lovely building.
    Very Victoria...

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  30. CallezeeJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    superb sault shots.....

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  31. BikramjitJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    bery bery naice pfoto deepak sir

    Bikram's

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  32. nuvofeltJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Amazing building. Have to admit that I'm glad I don't have to clean all those windows, though.

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  33. Visioplanet PhotographyJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    From the looks of it, the building still must be majestic. The only such building I've seen is the Reuter's building in Kolkata. You are lucky you studied there and that you live in the same place as your alma master.. :)

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