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The Government House, Bombay. 1810.
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Government House, Bombay, November 1905 Nov 1905
Photograph of part of Government House in Bombay (now Mumbai), showing a long bungalow with thick vegetation shading the building. There are two Indian guards on duty.
Photograph of part of Government House in Bombay (now Mumbai), showing a long bungalow with thick vegetation shading the building. There are two Indian guards on duty.
Provenance
From an album of photographs collated and arranged by Queen Mary (1867-1953)
From an album of photographs collated and arranged by Queen Mary (1867-1953)
Viceroy & Government House Bombay – 2 Postcards 1912
Two old 1912 postcards of the Government House and with Viceroy Lord Hardinge in Bombay (Mumbai). The group includes Viceroy Lord Hardinge and Sir George Clarke Governor of Bombay Presidency. Also seated are Lady Hardinge and Lady Clarke. Others are possibly important members of the British Indian government service and families. In the background is the Bombay Government House, today it is the Raj Bhavan.
The first Government House or Governor’s house was in Fort Castle, then shifted to Parel in the 1770s. Because of the pollution and congestion, the Governor’s House was transferred to Malabar Point. Malabar Point is a finger-like land jutting into the sea, with water on its three sides. This would become the permanent residence of the Governor of Bombay from 1880. From 1947 onwards it became the Raj Bhavan the residence of the Mumbai Governor. Click on the photo for better view.
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Did you know- that 15,000 square feet of tunnels, bunkers, and ammunition storage rooms were discovered in the Raj Bhavan in 2016.
From the collection- 1964 M. Suriyamoorthy Charcoal Art Abstract (#9).
Two old 1912 postcards of the Government House and with Viceroy Lord Hardinge in Bombay (Mumbai). The group includes Viceroy Lord Hardinge and Sir George Clarke Governor of Bombay Presidency. Also seated are Lady Hardinge and Lady Clarke. Others are possibly important members of the British Indian government service and families. In the background is the Bombay Government House, today it is the Raj Bhavan.
The first Government House or Governor’s house was in Fort Castle, then shifted to Parel in the 1770s. Because of the pollution and congestion, the Governor’s House was transferred to Malabar Point. Malabar Point is a finger-like land jutting into the sea, with water on its three sides. This would become the permanent residence of the Governor of Bombay from 1880. From 1947 onwards it became the Raj Bhavan the residence of the Mumbai Governor. Click on the photo for better view.
Read more Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
Did you know- that 15,000 square feet of tunnels, bunkers, and ammunition storage rooms were discovered in the Raj Bhavan in 2016.
From the collection- 1964 M. Suriyamoorthy Charcoal Art Abstract (#9).
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vintage photo Government House, Bombay, India, early 20th century. Mumbai Maharashtra India
Lithograph of the Government House in the Fort in Bombay by Jose M. Gonsalves (fl. 1826-c.1842). Plate 2 from his 'Lithographic Views of Bombay' published in Bombay in 1826. Gonsalves, thought to be of Goan origin, was one of the first artists to practice lithography in Bombay and specialised in topographical views of the city.
The location of the Government House in Bombay changed several times. Originally, the Government House was located in Bombay Castle.
The second Government House, shown in this view, was situated in the fort area on Apollo Street and functioned as the official residence of the Governor until 1829.
below:- Apollo street of Bombay fort
Scotch Church, Court-House, and entrance to the Dock-Yard [Bombay].--Photographer: Scott, Charles Medium: Photographic print Date: 1850--
THE ICE HOUSE NEXT TO THE CHURCH (DOMED STRUCTURE);WHERE ICE IMPORTED BY SHIP WAS STORED;TILL ICE MAKING WAS DISCOVERED ;NEXT BUILDING IS LAW COURT
Photograph from 'Views in the island of Bombay' by Charles Scott,1850s. This is a view looking north along Apollo Street from the Apollo Gate towards the dockyards entrance on the right. The Scotch Church stands in the left foreground, with Hornby House beyond. The classic Georgian style Saint Andrew's or Scotch Kirk was completed in 1819. Hornby House, which initially began as a residence to the Governor Hornby, served as the Law Court until the late 1870s when it became the Great Western Hotel. Between this building and the church, stands the domed Ice-House, erected by subscription in 1843 for the consignments of ice which were imported regularly and sold to the public. When ice began to be manufactured in Bombay the Ice-House lost its purpose and was used as a godown until it was demolished years later.
A PALKHI WALA (PALANQUIN CARRIER)CAN BE SEEN SITTING NEXT TO THE PALKHI ;NEAR CHURCH STEPS.THE ROAD LEADS TO THE 'CHURCH GATE' OF THE BOMBAY FORT WALL
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| Apollo Gate, Bombay. 1833 below:- The third Government House at Parel had already been used as a Country retreat for the Governor from 1719. |
The third Government House at Parel had already been used as a Country retreat for the Governor from 1719. Day & Son from Sir Harry Darrell's China, India and the Cape London, 1852. Proof. >
'Parell. The Government House, Bombay'. Lithograph by Day & Son from Sir Harry Darrell's China, India and the Cape London, 1852. Proof.
'Parell. The Government House, Bombay'. Lithograph by Day & Son from Sir Harry Darrell's China, India and the Cape London, 1852. Proof.
Image courtesy of the British Library | All Rights Reserved
'Parell. The Government House, Bombay'
'Parell. The Government House, Bombay'. Lithograph by Day & Son from Sir Harry Darrell's China, India and the Cape London, 1852. Proof.
Image courtesy of the British Library | All Rights Reserved
In the 1880s, the location of the Government House was moved once again to Malabar Point.
Below:- government house at malabar hill 1850's
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Government House Raj Bhavan Bhawan Walkeshwar Malabar Hill Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Indian Asia Asian old vintage 1900s pictureCaptions are provided by our contributors
At Walkeshwar Road
At Walkeshwar Road