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The David Sassoon Library and Reading Room is a famous library and heritage structure in Mumbai, India. The idea for a library to be situated in the center of the city came from Albert Sassoon, son of the famous Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist, David Sassoon.
Jul 6, 2023 · In the 19th century, readers at Mumbai’s David Sassoon Library browsed through a rich collection of books in a regal setting: built in the Victorian Gothic style, the library and reading room boasted quaint arches, louvred windows, Minton tiles and lamps.
Visit one of the oldest libraries in Mumbai, built in 1870, with a garden, vintage furniture and free WiFi. Browse rare books, learn about art and architecture, and enjoy snacks and coffee nearby.
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Jun 14, 2023 · The 150-year-old Victorian neo-gothic library has been renovated with a budget of Rs 3.6 crore and a team of conservation experts. The library, a Grade I UNESCO heritage site, has an archive of 30,000 books and a reading room with chandeliers and teak furniture.
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Learn how the historic library in Kala Ghoda was refurbished to its original Neo-Gothic and Art Deco style by JSW Foundation and Abha Narain Lambah Associates. See the restored roof, flooring, furniture and chandelier of this Grade I Heritage Building.
Jun 2, 2023 · In January 2022, the David Sassoon Library and Reading Room had signed an MoU with JSW Group’s social development arm, JSW Foundation, to restore and conserve the iconic library in Mumbai.
Dec 26, 2021 · Learn about the history and significance of David Sassoon Library, one of the oldest and most prestigious libraries in Mumbai. Founded by a Baghdadi Jew merchant, the library is a Grade I heritage structure and a cultural landmark in the Fort area.
