University Library, Mumbai

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]

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
LocationOval Maidan
Coordinates18.929775°N 72.830027°E / 18.929775; 72.830027
AreaFort, Mumbai
Built1878
ArchitectSir George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style(s)Gothic Revival, Venetian Gothic
Location of University Library in Mumbai
University Library, Mumbai (India)

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]

  • Stained glass in the library
  • The architectural style is a mix of Venetian Gothic and Neoclassical
  • The interiors of the library
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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. August 4, 2011.
  4. Bhatt, Rakesh Kumar (January 1, 1995). "History and Development of Libraries in India". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.
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