These Are Some Pictures Of Commemorative Metal Plate And Grand Majestic Building Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Formerly Victoria Terminus Built During 1878 To 1888 By The Britishs Located At Mega City Of Momboy, Maharashtra, India. It Is A Historic Railway Station And A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai. It Serves As The Headquarters Of The Central Railways. Victoria Terminus Was Designed By Frederick William Stevens. It Was Built To Commemorate The Golden Jubilee Of Queen Victoria. In 1996 Suresh Kalmadi, The Minister Of Railways Changed The Name Of The Station To Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus In Honour of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji, The Founder Of The Maratha Empire.
It Is Written On The Commemorative Metal Plate Erected By UNESCO:
' World Heritage Monument '
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
(Formerly Victoria Terminus)
' Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Building Has Been Inscribed Upon The World Heritage List Of The Convention Concerning The Protection Of The World Culture And Natural Heritage Inscription On This List Confirms The Exceptional Universal Value Of A Cultural Or Natural Site Which Deserves Protection For The Benefit Of All Humanity.
The Construction Of This Building , Owned By Great Indian Peninsula Railway, Began In May,1878 And Completed In May 1888. Wilson Bell Was The Chief Engineer And Frederick William Stevens Was Consulting Architect. The Building Was Given The Name Of Victoria Terminus In 1887 During Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Later It Was Renamed As Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus In March, 1996 In Memory Of Chhatrapati Shivaji, The Great Maratha Warrior King.
Today This Grand Building Stands Out Majestically And Is An Important Hub Of Activities, Catering To The Needs Of Millions Of Commuters In The Metropolis.'
Pictures Gifted By Inderjeet Singh Ji
It Is Written On The Commemorative Metal Plate Erected By UNESCO:
' World Heritage Monument '
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
(Formerly Victoria Terminus)
' Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Building Has Been Inscribed Upon The World Heritage List Of The Convention Concerning The Protection Of The World Culture And Natural Heritage Inscription On This List Confirms The Exceptional Universal Value Of A Cultural Or Natural Site Which Deserves Protection For The Benefit Of All Humanity.
The Construction Of This Building , Owned By Great Indian Peninsula Railway, Began In May,1878 And Completed In May 1888. Wilson Bell Was The Chief Engineer And Frederick William Stevens Was Consulting Architect. The Building Was Given The Name Of Victoria Terminus In 1887 During Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Later It Was Renamed As Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus In March, 1996 In Memory Of Chhatrapati Shivaji, The Great Maratha Warrior King.
Today This Grand Building Stands Out Majestically And Is An Important Hub Of Activities, Catering To The Needs Of Millions Of Commuters In The Metropolis.'
Pictures Gifted By Inderjeet Singh Ji
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