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The Flora Fountain was erected at the exact place where the Church gate (named after St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai ) stood before its demolition along with the Mumbai Fort. It was constructed by the Agri–Horticultural Society of Western India, out of a donation of Rs 20,000 by Cursetjee Fardoonjee Parekh.
Sep 12, 2019 · Designed by Scottish architect Richard Norman Shaw (who was once described as “an architectural Picasso” by a noted architecture historian), Flora Fountain was the first-and only-design by its architect out of his native United Kingdom.
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Inspired by Neo-Gothic and Indo-Saracenic architectural traditions, James Forsythe and Richard Norman Shaw created the Flora Fountain. The fountain’s base is 32 feet high, while the Flora structure is 7 feet high. It has a layer of white oil paint on top and is made of Portland stone. The original limestone is a brilliant, light beige color.
Aug 4, 2023 · Designed by R. Norman Shaw, a renowned British architect, Flora Fountain was brought to life by skilled artisans and craftsmen who toiled tirelessly to transform Shaw’s vision into reality.
Jun 8, 2009 · The Fountain. The design was prepared by R Norman Shaw, and the fountain was sculpted in imported Portland stone by James Forsythe.
Flora Fountain stands at the spot of one of Bombay Fort’s three gates. This one was called Church Gate, after the cathedral. And it’s what lends its name to the railway station.
Jan 9, 2023 · The structure was designed by Richard Norman Shaw, a British Architect. James Forsythe, a Scottish sculptor, carved the fountain using stones imported from Portland. Apart from its unique...
