David Sassoon Library, Gothic Revival library in Fort district, Mumbai, India.
The David Sassoon Library features yellow Malad stone walls, pointed arches, and intricate ceilings made of Burma teak wood throughout its structure.
The library, completed in 1870, was funded by philanthropist David Sassoon with Rs. 60,000 and additional support from the Government of Bombay Presidency.
The library maintains a collection of 70,000 books in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Gujarati, and Marathi, serving 3,000 regular members.
The building underwent extensive restoration in 2023 by JSW Foundation and ICICI Foundation, which included replacing concrete slabs with traditional sloping roofs.
The entrance portico displays a marble bust of David Sassoon, commemorating the Baghdadi Jewish businessman who shaped Mumbai's educational development.
Location: Mumbai City district
Part of: Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Address: 152, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 400001 400001
GPS coordinates: 18.92798,72.83144
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:31
Mumbai combines colonial architecture, religious sites and modern cityscapes. The city features historical structures like the Central Station with Gothic elements, Mumbai Harbor Bastion at the Arabian Sea, and religious sites like Siddhivinayak Temple. Nature photographs emerge from Hanging Gardens, Juhu Beach or Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
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