University Library, Mumbai

University Library
Bombay University Library
An 1870s photograph of the library with the Rajabai Clock Tower under construction on top; to the left is the Bombay University Convocation Hall
Location	Oval Maidan
Coordinates	18°55′47″N72°49′48″E / 18.929775°N 72.830027°E / 18.929775; 72.830027
Area	Fort, Mumbai
Built	1878
Architect	Sir George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style(s)	Gothic Revival, Venetian Gothic
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	ii, iv
Designated	2018
Part of	Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Reference no.	1480
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The University Library of the University of Mumbai is part of the Victorian buildings complex around the Oval Maidan in Mumbai that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ^[1] It was built between 1869 and 1878 along with the Rajabai Clock Tower, and designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, who incidentally never visited Bombay and worked from London. ^{[2] [3]}

The foundation stone for the library was laid on 1 March 1869, and it formally opened for the students and faculty on 27 February 1880. ^[4]

Gallery

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  Stained glass in the library
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  The architectural style is a mix of Venetian Gothic and Neoclassical
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  The interiors of the library

References

1. Wright, Colin. "Bombay University buildings". www.bl.uk.
2. Wright, Colin. "Public Buildings, Bombay". www.bl.uk.
3. "'Mumbai honoured to have Scott's designs'". Hindustan Times. 4 August 2011.
4. Bhatt, Rakesh Kumar (1 January 1995). History and Development of Libraries in India. Mittal Publications. ISBN   9788170995821 – via Google Books.

External links

• George Gilbert Scott - Mumbai University Library