Glimpses of Cubbon Park In the British Era in Bangalore, 3 Postcards 1900
Three fascinating vintage postcards from around 1900 capture views of Cubbon Park during the British era in Bangalore (now Bengaluru). Designed by Major General Richard Sankey and established in 1870, Cubbon Park originally spanned about 100 acres. It was created to transform the rocky and gravelly terrain surrounding the Attara Kacheri (Secretariat) building into a lush green public space.
Initially, the park was called Meade’s Park, after John Meade, the acting Commissioner of Mysore at the time. It was later renamed Cubbon Park, in honor of Sir Mark Cubbon, the longest-serving Commissioner of Mysore.
During the Silver Jubilee of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the park was officially renamed Sri Chamarajendra Park to commemorate Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar. Despite this, the original name “Cubbon Park” has remained; it is most widely used and recognized. By the 1950s, the park had expanded to cover between 260 and 300 acres, becoming one of Bangalore’s largest green spaces.
The Postcards Highlight
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Attara Kacheri (Secretariat Building) – View of the iconic red Gothic-style structure, surrounded by early plantings of the park.
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Statue of Maharaja Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar – Depicting the Mysore ruler.
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Cubbon Park Avenue – A scenic, tree-lined road capturing the tranquil beauty of colonial-era Bangalore.
These postcards depict the green heart of Bengaluru. Click first image to enlarge.
Did you know – there are several old statues, Queen Victoria (1906), King Edward VII (1919), Sir Mark Cubbon, Chamarajendra Wodeyar IV—all reminders of historical layers in the park.
Past posts – Vintage Postcards From The Ravi Varma Press Karla, 10 PCs 1904., British Royal Proceeds To Delhi Durbar Via Chandni Chowk, 1903., Koonoor Pass (Coonoor) Nilgiris, Old Engraving 1840., Bombay – Calcutta Train & Tiger Hunting, 1900 Postcard.
