Ballard Estate
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Ballard Estate is an old Europe
an style business district situated in south Mumbai
next to the 'Fort' area
. Located between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
(formerly Victoria Terminus) and the 'Fort' area of South Mumbai, it hosts the offices of shipping companies and the headquarters of the Mumbai Port Trust
at the Port House. It also has the Reliance Centre and many mid-priced hotels.
The Bombay Port Trust reclaimed 22 acres (89,030.9 m²) of land at Ballard Estate between 1914 and 1918, using material excavated from the Alexandra Docks for filling. Ballard Estate was named for Colonel J.A. Ballard, a founder of Mumbai Port Trust, which constructed the port and Ballard Pier. George Wittet
designed the buildings for the business district, imposing a uniformity of style and design through the use of European Renaissance facades. It has a "London
feel" to it and is often referred to as "London-like" by the locals.
A plan to relieve congestion, conserve the structures and enliven the historic area under the auspices of the Heritage Conservation Committee has been proposed.
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an style business district situated in south Mumbai
South Mumbai
South Mumbai , sometimes incorrectly referred to by English Media as "SoBo" , the southern-most precinct of the city of Mumbai, India, comprises the city's main business localities and its adjoining areas...
next to the 'Fort' area
Fort (Mumbai precinct)
Fort is a business district in Mumbai, India. The area was the heart of the city during the 18th century. The area gets its name from the defensive fort, Fort St. George, built by the British East India Company around Bombay Castle...
. Located between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic railway station in Mumbai which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. Situated in the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai, it was built as a new railway station on the location of the Bori Bunder Station in 1887...
(formerly Victoria Terminus) and the 'Fort' area of South Mumbai, it hosts the offices of shipping companies and the headquarters of the Mumbai Port Trust
Mumbai Port Trust
Mumbai Port, earlier known as Bombay Port, lies midway on the West coast of India, on the natural deep-water harbor of Mumbai. The harbor spread over is protected by the mainland of Konkan to its east and north and by the island city of Mumbai to its west...
at the Port House. It also has the Reliance Centre and many mid-priced hotels.
The Bombay Port Trust reclaimed 22 acres (89,030.9 m²) of land at Ballard Estate between 1914 and 1918, using material excavated from the Alexandra Docks for filling. Ballard Estate was named for Colonel J.A. Ballard, a founder of Mumbai Port Trust, which constructed the port and Ballard Pier. George Wittet
George Wittet
George Wittet was a Scottish architect who worked mostly in Bombay , India.-Life:George Wittet was born in Blair Atholl, Scotland in 1878. He studied architecture with a Mr...
designed the buildings for the business district, imposing a uniformity of style and design through the use of European Renaissance facades. It has a "London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
feel" to it and is often referred to as "London-like" by the locals.
A plan to relieve congestion, conserve the structures and enliven the historic area under the auspices of the Heritage Conservation Committee has been proposed.