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The High Court, Calcutta
Built after the model of the Town Hall at Ypres. A fine example of the Public Buildings in Calcutta.
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The Jain Temple
The Jain Temple is in the garden known by the name of Badri Das. The Temple and Gardens form one of the prettiest spots in Calcutta.
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St. John's Church
The old Cathedral Church of Calcutta. Started in 1783 and opened in 1787.
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Holwell Monument and Writers Buildings
This Monument was erected by Mr. J. L. Holwell, the principal survivor of the Black Hole tragedy.
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Scene of the Black Hole
The size of the Black Hole was 22 ft. x 14 ft. and its probable height 16 ft to 18 ft. One hundred and forty-six human beings were forced into it on the night of June 20,1756, by Suraj-ud-daulah, Nawab...
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The General Post Office
The Black Hole is situated in the G.P.O. Building.
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A Corner of the Maidan
The play ground of Calcutta
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Lake in the Botanical Gardens
One of the beauty spots of Calcutta.
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Chowringhee looking south
A fine example of Calcutta's modern broad streets.
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The Imperial Library
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On the Hoogly
The scene of Calcutta's commercial activity
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Howrah Bridge
Connecting Calcutta with Howrah. The only bridge spanning the Hoogly. This is a pontoon bridge and is continually undergoing repair. The traffic across is enormous.
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Sir John Woodburn, Dalhousie Square
The last public Statue erected in Calcutta
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Under the Banyan Tree, Botanical Gardens.
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Palm Avenue, Botanical Gardens
An unrivalled Avenue for beauty and growth.
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Lake in the Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens are on the west bank of the River opposite Garden Reach.
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The Banyan Tree, Botanical Gardens.
Cover ground of nearly 1,000 ft. in circumference and has about 250 aerial roots.
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St. Paul's Cathedral, Chowringhee.
An imposing edifice in Hindu Gothic style. The Cathedral contains a number of interesting memorial tablets.
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Ladies Golf Club House
A pretty corner of the Maidan
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The Golf Club House
Forms a pretty spot on the Maidan
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