Spectacular View Of Victoria Terminus & BMC In British Era Bombay, 1895 Photo
A spectacular panoramic view of the Victoria Terminus and the BMC Junction, bustling with horse-drawn trams during British-era Bombay (now Mumbai). The scene vividly portrays the colonial city’s architectural splendor and vibrant street life at the close of the 19th century. This rare scene captures the grandeur of the then newly completed Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus). It was completed in 1888. It faces another imposing building, the Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)).
Both buildings were designed by the gifted English architect Frederick William Stevens. Based in Bombay, Stevens worked for the British colonial administration and left a lasting legacy on the city’s Gothic Revival architectural landscape. This captivating view of the Victoria Terminus and the BMC building also captures a glimpse of Bombay’s once-charming trams. The horse-drawn trams remained in service until 1907, when electric trams took over the city’s streets. To the left, the station’s long, covered platform is visible. Click on the photo to enlarge.
Did you know – one must acknowledge the foresight of the British in designing Bombay’s roads, streets, and boulevards to be remarkably wide, well before the advent of automobiles. Their urban planning laid the foundation for a city that could adapt to future growth and modern transportation.
Past posts – 1964 M. Suriyamoorthy Charcoal Art Abstract (#17)., Parsi Fire Temple Mumbai – Old Postcard 1905., Making Of The Mullaperiyar Dam – Old Print 1895., Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Loop, Old Photo 1890.
