Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower, Persian-style clock tower in Fort district, Mumbai, India
The Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower is a Persian-style structure in Fort district in Mumbai, located at the intersection of Perin Nariman Street and Sir Phirozshah Mehta Road. It features cuneiform inscriptions and Persian architectural details carved into each side of the building.
The tower was built in 1882 using public funds to honor Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia, who advanced education through the Bombay Native Education Society and Elphinstone Institution. Its construction reflected public recognition of his contributions to schooling in the city.
The tower displays winged bull statues at its entrances and acanthus leaf cornices that reflect Persian design traditions in Mumbai's urban landscape. These decorative elements shape how the building looks and how people perceive the historic district.
The structure underwent restoration work in 2017 under conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, with support from the Kala Ghoda Association to protect it from damage. These efforts have kept the building in good condition for visitors to see and enjoy.
The tower was originally built with a public drinking fountain designed for residents and visitors in the area. This feature showed how the structure served practical community needs beyond telling time.
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