East India House, Administrative building in City of London, England
The four-story neoclassical structure features symmetrical facades, large portico elements, and detailed ornamentation representing different Indian provinces on its exterior walls.
Built in 1729 on Leadenhall Street, East India House served as the headquarters of the East India Company until 1858, when the British government assumed control of India.
The building stood as a center of British colonial administration, facilitating negotiations between London merchants and Indian rulers while managing extensive trade operations.
The location of East India House near London's financial district allowed direct connections with merchants, bankers, and government officials throughout the 18th century.
The structure contained a museum displaying exotic items from Asia, including artifacts that now reside in the British Library's Asia Collections.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1729
Architects: Henry Holland, Richard Jupp
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 51.51306,-0.08222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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