The foundation stone of (now known as the Cama & Albless Hospital) was laid on November 22, 1883, by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.
Key details regarding its establishment include:
Inauguration: The hospital was formally opened on July 30, 1886.
Founder: It was established following a generous donation of ₹100,000 (~₹43 crore in 2020 value) by Parsi philanthropist Pestonjee Hormusjee Cama.
Architecture: The building was designed in a Medieval Gothic style by architect Khan Bahadoor Muncherjee Cowasjee Murzban using stone from Porbander.
Purpose: It was founded as the first dedicated facility for women and children in Mumbai, addressing the need for specialized maternal and pediatric care in colonial Bombay.
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