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The Gothic Revival architectural style, innovatively adapted to local conditions, was introduced to 19th century Bombay by Governor HBE Frere. Famous architects, theorists and prominent Indians of the era assisted him in the realization of his vision for Bombay as the country's first city. Tracing the evolution of its distinctive architectural style. Christopher London reveals the fascinating history of a developing metropolis. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs as well as rare archival material, and drawing visual comparisons with both contemporary and medieval European models, Bombay Gothic presents a comprehensive perspective of Victorian architecture in Bombay.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1 -- A 'Modern' Style for Bombay Afghan Memorial Church (1847-58) Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art (1874-78) Governor Frere's Plan (1862-67) Watson's Hotel (1868-71) Chapter 2 -- High Gothic Dream Frere Town The Secretariat (1867-74) University Buildings (1868-80) High Court (1871-78) Public Works Department Office (1869-72) General Post Office (1869-72) David Sassoon Library & Reading Room (1867-70) Beyond the Fort Precinct CJ Building for Elphinstone College, Byculla (1866-71) Crawford Market (1866-71) Emerson's Churches (1866-72) David Sassoon Building for Elphinstone High School (1872-79) Chief Presidency Magistrate's Court (1884-89) Chapter 3 -- Climax of Bombay Gothic Victoria Terminus (1878-88) Royal Alfred Sailors' Home (1872-76) Battle of Styles Bombay Municipal Corporation Building (1889-93) In Quest of the 'Correct' Style Mulji Jetha Fountain (1892-93) Bombay, Baroda & Central Indian Railway Offices (1894-99) Army & Navy Cooperative Society Store (1897) Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China (1899-1902) British India Steam Navigation Building (1900-03) Royal Bombay Yacht Club Residential Chambers (1896-98) Conclusion Appendix Central Events Bombay's Architectural Development Architectural Styles Architects & Artists Select Bibliography Glossary Street Names/Illustrations Credits Index

About the Author :
Christopher London has a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Conneticut College, New London, Conneticut and a Master's degree in the history of Art from Williams College Graduate Program, Massachusetts. He completed his doctoral research in the field of Modern History from Oriel College, Oxford. He now pursues a career as An Art and Architectural Historian and Building Preservationist.

Review :
"Christopher London introduces this world in a masterly way ...This is an attractively produced book with a text that is both accessible and based on sound scholarship." (The Victorian, July, 2003)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9788175083295
  • Publisher: India Book House
  • Publisher Imprint: India Book House
  • Height: 200 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8175083298
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 1999
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: India S.
  • Weight: 295 gr


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