Kolkata Collection (#12)

Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Government House, Calcutta, 1850s

Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of

Thadious Mansions, Calcutta, India
Thadious Mansions (now Park Mansions), Park Street, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1920

Howrah Bridge, River Hooghly, Calcutta, India
Howrah Bridge, River Hooghly, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1920

Esplanade Mansions, Calcutta, India
Esplanade Mansions, corner of Esplanade Row and Old Court House Street, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1920

Kolkata - Old Court House Street. Date: 1883

View of Calcutta, India
View of Calcutta (Kolkata), India

People bathing in the Hooghly River from a ghat near the Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

People with baskets on Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

The dilapidated Zenana Bathing Ghat behind the busy Mullik Ghat flower market near Howrah bridge. From here, devout Hindus bathe in the Hooghly River

A close up of Fresh Marigold garlands at the busy Mullik Ghat flower market near Howrah bridge

The beautiful Neo-Gothic St Pauls Cathedral was built between 1839 and 1847. However, the earthquake of 1934 led to collapse of its tower which was rebuilt on the lines of the Bell Harry Tower of

Printing Works Calcutta Unknown maker Kolkata
Printing Works, Calcutta; Unknown maker; Kolkata, India; about 1881; Albumen silver print

Staff of Macneill & Co.s Printing and Stationery Works, Calcutta, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912). Wazir Ali Khan (1780-1817), assembled a rebellious army of several thousand men. A quickly assembled force commanded by General Erskine moved into Benares

Calcutta, 1788. Artist: Thomas Daniell
Calcutta, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, c1940. Chowringhee, Kolkata, India. Chowringhee Road now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Telegraph Office, Calcutta, c1900. Artist: Johnston & Hoffmann
Telegraph Office, Calcutta, c1900. The Central Telegraph Office established in 1876 by Lord Dalhousie (1812-1860), then Governor General of India sponsored the first telegraph services in India in

The Burmese Pagoda in Eden-Gardens. Calcutta, c1900. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, constructed in 1834 and named after Emily and Fanny Eden, the sisters of Lord Auckland

Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta, c1920. The Great Eastern Hotel (Lalit Great Eastern Hotel), Kolkata, India, was established in 1840. [Bombay Photo Stores Ltd, Calcutta, c1920]

Parawallah (Native Policeman) Calcutta, c1900. [W. Newman & Co. Calcutta, c1900]

Lower Chitpore Road - Calcutta, c1910. Chitpur (Chitpore), Kolkata, West Bengal. Chitpur Road is Kolkatas oldest road

Central Avenue, Calcutta, c1900. Chittaranjan Avenue, previously Central Avenue, a principal north south thoroughfare in north and central Kolkata, India. [The Commercial Union, Calcutta, c1900]

Chartered Bank & Royal Exchange on Cleve St, Calcutta, c1900. Chartered Bank & Royal Exchange on Clive St, Calcutta, India

Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, c1905
Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, 1905. Howrah Bridge, a pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. The Government of Bengal passed the Howrah Bridge Act in the year 1871 under

Calcutta - Secretariat Office, c1900. The Writers Building is the secretariat building of the State Government of West Bengal, India

Calcutta - High Court, c1900. Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort Williamon 1st July 1862 under the High Courts Act

Calcutta - Clive Street, c1900. Clive Street, Calcutta, West Bengal, named after Robert Clive (1725-1774) a military general in the East India Company

Calcutta - Bengal Bank, c1900. The Bank of Calcutta was founded on 2 June 1806, to fund General Wellesleys wars against Tipu Sultan and the Marathas

Calcutta - General Post-Office, c1900. The General Post Office, Kolkata, the central post office of the city of Kolkata and the chief post office of West Bengal. [Art Union, Calcutta, c1900]

Calcutta - Pagoda - Eden Garden, c1900. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, constructed in 1834 and named after Emily and Fanny Eden, the sisters of Lord Auckland

Calcutta - Grand Hotel, c1905. The Grand Hotel, now called the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, India. [Art Union, Calcutta, c1905]

Death of Bishop Heber, 1846. Artist: James Sands
Death of Bishop Heber, 1846. Reginald Heber (1783-1826), English clergyman, and traveller, served as the Anglican Bishop of Calcutta until his sudden death at the age of 42

The Prince of Wales presiding at a Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1875 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Halwells (aka Holwell s) Memorial, Calcutta, c1910
Halwells (aka Holwell s) Memorial, Calcutta c1910. John Zephaniah Holwell (1711-1798) was one of the survivors of the Black Hole of Calcutta

High Court, Calcutta, c1906. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act

The Lord Napier Staute, Calcutta, c1905. Napier was commissioned in the Bengal engineers in 1826. He served in the first and second Sikh Wars

The Grand Hotel, Calcutta, c1920. Built in an extravagant neoclassical style, the hotel was a popular spot amongst the English population of Calcutta

Calcutta, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Indian woman with her child, Calcutta, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Postcard, printed in Germany

Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s

The Government House and Town Hall, Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
The Government House and Town Hall, Calcutta, India, c1840s

Chowringhee, Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Chowringhee, Calcutta, India, c1840s

Panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. View showing Alipore, Kidderpore, Gardenreach and Fort William

Burra Bazar, Calcutta, India, early 20th century

View in the Zoological Gardens, Calcutta, India, early 20th century

Among the roots of a banyan tree, Calcutta, India, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Among the roots of a banyan tree, Calcutta, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

View of Calcutta from the Esplanade, c1860. The city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India, during the period of East India Company rule

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Welcome to Kolkata, the vibrant city that is steeped in history and culture. One of the iconic landmarks here is The Belvedere, which served as the residence of the Governor of Bengal. Its majestic architecture stands tall, reminding us of a bygone era. As you stroll down Chowringhee Road, you'll come across the Grand Hotel - a true testament to luxury and elegance. This historic establishment has been welcoming guests for decades, offering them an unforgettable experience. But amidst all its beauty, it also reveals its grittier side. The dangerous scaffolding scattered throughout the city serves as a reminder of ongoing construction projects and constant development in West Bengal. For those seeking spiritual solace, Parasnath Jain Temple beckons with its serene ambiance. Located in Kolkata (Calcutta), this temple offers devotees a place to find inner peace and tranquility. Travel back in time with William Daniell's painting depicting Calcutta from Garden House Reach in 1835. It captures the essence of old-world charm that still lingers within certain corners of this bustling metropolis. Dalhousie Square houses several government offices that play a crucial role in shaping Kolkata's administrative landscape. This area buzzes with activity as officials work diligently towards progress and governance. The Viceroys Residence stands proudly as a symbol of power and authority during British rule. Its grandeur reflects an era when India was under colonial influence but also reminds us how far we have come since then. Victoria Chambers on Chowringhee Road exudes timeless elegance with its architectural splendor. As you walk past it, take note of garlands made from roses and freesias at Calcutta's flower market - showcasing nature's beauty intertwined with daily life here. No visit to Kolkata would be complete without crossing Howrah Bridge No. 1 - an engineering marvel connecting two sides of this bustling city over River Hooghly. It represents both connectivity and the city's indomitable spirit.