shutters of a window on one of the many colonial buildings in Kolkata
Because I have so many pictures of the fabulous, if deteriorating buildings of the Calcutta colonial era, I have added an extra entry, on some of the structures that didn’t make the main entry on Kolkata. I could have included many more…
and there is more to Kolkata (2)
Gillander House, another one of those enormous colonial buildings in Calcutta
the gate, of the same
close up of the same
and above the gate, elephants as decoration
Standard & Chartered bank, a massive entrance
and an even more massive interior space, not being used at the moment
Currency Building is another impressive architectural example
one where the inner courtyard has been well maintained
a nice marble floor
and attractive green wall tiles
Surana Mansion is a large cmplex near the Hogg’s market
several stories, multiple balconies, and some modern refurbishments
some of the buildings are being maintained better
Saint John’s church was one of the earlier churches in Calcutta
but here, too, the interior is rather humble, compared to lots of other old churches
a random building from colonial times
and obviously, falling apart, in this case
this one, too, has had its better days
yet, this one has been patched up, and is clearly inhabited, looks nice
