The British-built Town Hall is three short of 150 years is a landmark in Old Delhi and since then the city fathers continue to ponder whether to turn it into a museum or convert it into a heritage hotel.
The Town Hall, spread over 16 acres in the Victorian-Edwardian style was completed in 1866. Chandni Chowk continues to attract tourists from India and abroad, the idea of making the Town Hall a tourist destination is understandable, especially for those who enjoy studying colonial architecture and appreciate history behind such old buildings.
The place where the Town Hall stands today once formed part of the gardens laid by Shah Jahan's daughter, Jahanara, in which was also situated an amazing 'sarai' (inn). While the hall itself was used as municipal offices, it housed a public library and a European club as well.
Source of Photo:
Back of card says "Clock Tower and Town Hall Chandni Chowk the Biggest trade Centre Built at a Cost of Rs 2800/-, after the Meeting." Lal Chand & Sons, Delhi. Made in Saxony
Photograph contributed by Mr. Ben Collier (benccollier@hotmail.com) from the Estate of Frances Anna Goheen. She was born in Mahabaleschwar, India on 30 March 1891 to a missionary family.
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