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ca. 1905 (217)

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121. A Madras Catamaran A Madras Catamaran These primitive craft of the Madras fishermen are constructed from roughly hewn logs.
122. St. Andrew's Church St. Andrew's Church St. Andrew's Church was completed in 1821, and has been described as "perhaps the noblest Christian edifice in Hindustan."
123. View of the Beach View of the Beach Natives surf-bathing on a religious holiday.
124. A view of the Harbour, from the breakwater A view of the Harbour, from the breakwater The two arms of the Harbour wall are together about two miles in length.
125. A Typical Jungle Scene A Typical Jungle Scene One of the many large Banyan Trees in the Madras neighbourhood.
126. The Marina, looking north The Marina, looking north This Marine parade is more than two miles long, and is a popular evening resort, being perhaps the coolest spot in Madras.
127. The Gymkhana Club The Gymkhana Club The headquarters of golf, polo, and football. Race meetings are also held here during the season.
128. A Corner of Fort St. George A Corner of Fort St. George The Fort dates from 1639, and has witness many reverses. The fortifications, as they now remain, were completed in 1787.
129. Madras Cricket Club, Chepauk Madras Cricket Club, Chepauk The premier cricket and tennis club in S. India.
130. The Law College The Law College This building is situated next to the High Courts on the Esplanade.
131. A Native Oil-press A Native Oil-press The seed is crushed in the large wooden pan around which the bullocks circle.
132. Shipping on the Hoogly from Howrah Bridge Shipping on the Hoogly from Howrah Bridge The Hoogly is a most difficult and dangerous river for navigators owin to its constantly shifting shoals. A curious phenomenon of the rising tide is the bore which sometimes atains a height of seven feet....
133. The General Post Office The General Post Office Many of the more important Commercial and Public offices are situated in First Line Beach. Viewed from the sea. George Town appears to consist of this frontage only, so flat is the land beyond.
134. The Cathedral Church of St. George The Cathedral Church of St. George The Cathedral was opened in 1816 and contains many fine military and other monuments.
135. The Roman Catholic Cathedral at San Thome The Roman Catholic Cathedral at San Thome The present Cathedral was completed in 1896, but San Thome was created a Bishophric in 1606 by Pop Paul V. The Cathedral marks the burial place of Apostle St. Thomas who was martyred in A.D.68.
136. The Moore Market The Moore Market The market was opened in 1900, has a frontage of 350 feet and a depth of 242 feet. Here takes place practically all the early morning marketing of Madras.
137. Chepauk Palace Chepauk Palace On the death of the last Nawab of the Carnatic this fine old palace, built in the Moorish style, became Government property, and is now occupied as the Beard of Revenue Offices.
138. The Victoria Public Hall The Victoria Public Hall The Town Hall was erected in 1887 for the benefit of the public, irrespective of caste or creed.
139. The Single Loop The Single Loop Darjeeling Hill Railway
140. The Bank of Madras The Bank of Madras This fine building is situated on First Line Beach.
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