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Ripon Building, Administrative building in Chennai, India.

The Ripon Building exhibits white painted walls, tall Ionic and Corinthian columns, and a central tower reaching 43 meters in height.

Constructed between 1909 and 1913, the building was designed by architect G.T.S. Harris and named after Lord Ripon, advocate of local self-government.

The structure represents the headquarters of Greater Chennai Corporation, where citizens interact with municipal authorities for various administrative purposes.

Located in the center of Chennai, the building contains multiple departments, an auditorium for 500 people, and parking spaces for cars and motorcycles.

The Westminster Quarter chiming clock in the central tower requires daily manual winding through a mechanical key system since its installation in 1913.

Location: Chennai

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 13.08170,80.27160

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11

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