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Historic Mumbai Clock Tower Gets Rs 2.5 Crore Facelift
5 Apr
Summary
- Mumbai's oldest clock tower, David Sassoon, is undergoing restoration.
- The 67-foot tower was dismantled and moved in 1925.
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore for its facelift.
Mumbai's historic David Sassoon Clock Tower, erected in 1866, is slated for a significant restoration by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This 67-foot structure, Mumbai's first clock tower, was moved from its original location to make way for road widening.
The tower, which holds historical significance related to the contribution of Baghdadi Jews to the city, had fallen into disrepair over decades. The BMC has allocated Rs 2.5 crore for its facelift and will appoint a contractor for two years of maintenance.
Originally located outside Ranibaug, the tower was dismantled in 1925 and meticulously re-erected within the garden premises by 1927. The restoration aims to clean and refurbish the Italianate structure, replace its four clock dials, and illuminate its facade.
Conservation architect Pankaj Kathole is overseeing the project, which is part of a larger heritage structure restoration drive within Ranibaug. The entire facelift is expected to be completed within 18 months.
