Denso Hall, Colonial library in Saddar Town, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Max Denso Hall features Venetian gothic architecture with Tudor elements and stands at the intersection of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road and Murad Khan Road.
Built in 1886 as the first library for native residents of Karachi, the building was designed by architect James Strachan using local Gizri sandstone.
The ground floor contains a library and reading room, while the first floor holds a main hall where community gatherings and educational events take place.
The Heritage Foundation Pakistan initiated restoration efforts in 2010 with support from Karachi Electric Supply Corporation to preserve the structure's architectural elements.
The library received substantial book donations, including 1,800 volumes from Rao Sahib Ramdas Morarji and 1,200 from the Khoja community during its early years.
Inception: 1886
GPS coordinates: 24.85300,67.00410
Latest update: March 26, 2025 23:56
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