Writers' Building, Colonial administrative building in B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, India
Writers' Building extends 150 meters along the northern edge of Lal Dighi, featuring a Georgian architectural design with high ceilings and large windows.
Built in 1777, the structure initially housed European clerks of the British East India Company before becoming the West Bengal state government secretariat.
The building displays Greco-Roman elements with statues representing Minerva, Justice, Commerce, Science, and Agriculture throughout its architectural design.
The structure occupies 550,000 square feet of space in Ward No. 45 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, near multiple public transportation options.
In 1930, three revolutionaries entered the building and killed Colonel N.S. Simpson, leading to a significant gunfight with colonial authorities.
Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Website: http://wb.gov.in
Address: BBD Bag North 700001 Kolkata
Phone: +913322145600
Website: http://wb.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 22.57369,88.34963
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
The British colonial period from 1800 to 1947 created a fusion of European and Indian architectural styles. Palaces, government buildings, churches and railway stations combine Victorian, Gothic and Indo-Saracenic elements. These structures in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and other cities demonstrate the cultural exchange of this era.
Kolkata's monuments include the white marble Victoria Memorial, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River, the Indian Museum with its ancient collections, and Science City with its planetarium. Religious heritage includes the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, historic synagogues, and Hindu temples. Traditional markets like New Market and the artisan district of Kumartuli reflect local culture. The colonial buildings of BBD Bagh and the Writers Building are reminders of the British past.
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