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1. Reticulation on ground floor, David Sassoon Clock Tower

Descrizione:: The same year David Sassoon funded the clock tower at Victoria Gardens, he constructed the Magen David Synagogue in Byculla, which also features a clock tower. Another clock tower would feature at the Sassoon Docks, completed in 1875. The David Sassoon Library & Reading Room also has a large clock, though not installed in a separate clock tower.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

2. Spiral staircase, David Sassoon Clock Tower

Descrizione:: The clock tower and buildings in its vicinity served as an early example of controlled development, retaining a common set of building rules, raw materials, and architectural style. The ensembles of buildings are the only examples of the Neo-Palladian styles, making them visually distinct and important in the evolution of Mumbai’s architectural heritage.
Parola chiave:: David Sassoon Clock Tower, Victoria Garden, David Sassoon, and Jijamata Udyan
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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Parola chiave:: David Sassoon Clock Tower, Victoria Garden, David Sassoon, and Jijamata Udyan
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

4. _DSC6226.jpg

Parola chiave:: David Sassoon Clock Tower, Victoria Garden, David Sassoon, and Jijamata Udyan
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

5. Tiles, David Sassoon Clocktower

Descrizione:: Rustication is used to give visual weight to the ground floor in contrast to smooth ashlar on the floors above. Rustication was used in ancient times but became especially popular in the revived classical styles of Italian Renaissance architecture and that of subsequent periods, particularly on the lower floors of secular buildings.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

6. Ground floor, David Sassoon Clock Tower

Descrizione:: The ground floor of the clock tower is 12 square feet in area and open on all sides. A path leading from Jijamata Bhonsle Udyan is the entry point, and it exits on BR Ambedkar Road, though a boundary wall separates the road and the tower. The other two entrances have balustrades. The entrances are flanked on either side by decorative fluted colonettes.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

7. Inscription, David Sassoon Clock Tower

Descrizione:: David Sassoon's (1792–1864) name is inscribed on the ground floor arch. He funded many public welfare institutions and also donated £15,000 for the construction of an illuminated clock tower at the entrance to Victoria Gardens. Various charity trusts, which continue to exist today, were funded and named after David Sassoon and members of the Sassoon family.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

8. Brackets, David Sassoon Clocktower

Descrizione:: David Sassoon Clock Tower, the triple-arched gateway to Victoria Garden, Victoria & Albert Museum, and Frere Temple (inside Victoria Garden) were all designed by the same architect, William Tracey. Unfortunately, Tracey died midway, and the projects were completed by Messrs. Scott, McClelland & Co.
Parola chiave:: David Sassoon Clock Tower, Victoria Garden, David Sassoon, and Jijamata Udyan
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

9. Colonettes, David Sassoon Clocktower

Descrizione:: During the 17th century, many architects studying in Italy got inspired by Palladio's work, and on returning to their home countries, they adopted the Palladian style, leading to its widespread popularity across Europe and North America. The style remained popular till the 19th century, later making way for Neo-Classical and Neo-Gothic styles.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

10. Keystone, David Sassoon Clock Tower

Descrizione:: The ground floor arches have terracotta keystones with faces that are allegorical depictions of the hours of the day, representing morning, evening, noon, and night, each facing a cardinal direction.
Parola chiave:: Victoria Garden, Jijamata Udyan, David Sassoon Clock Tower, and David Sassoon
Creatore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Collaboratore:: Ghosh, Ayan
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Data caricata:: 21-06-2023
Data modificata:: 21-06-2023
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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