Metropolitan Building, Neo-baroque commercial building in Esplanade, India
The Metropolitan Building features a corner tower with a high dome, rusticated ground floor, and semicircular arches on its first level.
Constructed in 1905 as Whiteaway Laidlaw department store, the building changed ownership to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after India gained independence.
The structure represents the architectural grandeur of British colonial era with its Corinthian capitals, projected bays, and elaborate facade design.
Located near Esplanade Metro Station, the building houses various tenants including Life Insurance Corporation of India and retail establishments.
The building incorporates floating gangways and bridges around a central courtyard to access upper-level residential apartments.
Location: Ward No. 46, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Website: http://wmf.org/project/metropolitan-building
GPS coordinates: 22.56370,88.35160
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:38
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