Allahabad Travel Guide
Public
Library (1864):Standing at Alfred park this building was opened
as a memorial to the friendship of Lord Thornhill, the then Commissioner
of Allahabad and Mr. Mayne, the then Collector. It was called the "Thomhill
and Mayne Memorial". Designed by R.Roskell Rayne, this public
library is a remarkable example of Gothic Style. The memorial has a
lofty tower and acarded cloisters. In 1879 the library was shifted to
the present premises, at Alfred park. It has about 75,000 books, besides
a treasure trove of manuscripts and journals. The
Old High Court and Public Offices:These are four storied
block, made of sandstone and ashiar these were built by Colonel Piele in
1870 in the classical style. The Minto Park to the west of the town has
a Memorial Pillar enriched with Royal medallions and four lions
carrrying the Imperial coronet. This was a memorial pillar to the Royal
Proclamation of the assumption of rule by the British crown in 1858. The
Municipal Museum adjoining the library is yet another colonial structure
which is a treasuretrove of archaeological artefacts.
Muir
College (1874): Designed by William Emerson, this is an
excellent mix of Gothic and Indian architectural elements. Commenced in
1874 and opened in 1886, it has an arcaded quadrangle which is dominated
by a 200ft minaret tower in cream coloured sandstone from Mirzapur with
marble and mosaic floors. The domes of the Indo saracenic structure are
clad in Multan glazed tiles. Amongst the colonial monuments of the grand
building of La Martiniere was The seige in 1857 and the Archeological
Lucknow. It became the focal point of` built at the end of the 18th
century glazed tiles. Major General Claude Martin. Colnmenicd in
Saracenic structure are clad in Multan.Mayo Memorial
Hall(1879):Situated near the Thornhill and Mavne Memorial this
large hall with a 180 ft high tower was designed by R.Roskell Bayne. The
interior of this memorial hall is ornamented with designs by Professor
Gamble of the South Kensington Museum, London. Completed in 1879 this
hall was meant for public meetings, balls and receptions in
commemoration of the assassinated Viceroy. 
Ewing
Christian College (1901): In 1901 the Allahabad Christian
College was founded by Dr. Arthur Ewing with eight students. By 1912
when Dr. Ewing passed away the college had its own Physics lab,
Princeton hostel, Rhea hostel, Engineering buildings, the main building,
Agricultural department, Philadelphia hostel and Turner hostel. memory
of its great founder this college was a leading educational institution
of Allahabad during early 19th century. Allahabad High
Court(1916): Chief Justice, Sir John Staley laid the foundation
in 1911. It was finally completed in 1916 and opened by Viceroy Lord
Chelmsford. Designed by Frank Lishman-this structure is subtly adapted
to the climate as is evident from the double roofing with Allahabad
tiles on top to beat the summer heat. Conceived in a grand fashion, it
has a domed pedimented centre, arcaded wings, stone balustrades and
engrailed arches. It reflects a beautiful synthesis of Eastern and
Western architectural styles.
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