Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम
Municipal Corporation Primary Girls School
State / राज्य
Delhi
District / जिला
Central
Manual District
Sub District / उप-जिला
Manual Sub District
Village / गाँव
Manual Village
Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन
Late Medieval - उत्तर मध्यकाल
Date/Period तारीख/युग
C. 19th - 20th Cent. CE
Sub Period
N.A
Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति
328,Kuncha Ghasiram,Chandini Chowk, Shahjahanabad
Latitude / अक्षांश
28
65
74
Longitude / देशान्तर
77
22
43
Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approx 1.6 km from Chandni Chowk Metro Station.
Air Port / विमानपत्तन
IGI Airport
Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन
Old Delhi Railway Station
Bus Station / बस स्टैंड
ISBT Kashmere Gate
Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Plain- मैदान
Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण
It lies in area between flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravali range. It is now situated within the historic walled city of almost two km away from the river bank of Yamuna.
History / इतिहास
Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास
It is a beautiful building that was made as a haveli for residential purpose in late 19th century. Later, a primary school was opened here by the municipal corporation.
Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण
N.A
Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली
Indo-persian - हिन्द - फारस
Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल
Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण
It has an imposing semi-circular arched opening and smaller pointed arch designs on the facade. The building is two-storey and has a courtyard. A series of sandstone brackets support the projecting balcony of the first floor. Roof has jack arch vaults. It has a ornamental fa ade with spandrels of the arch having floral motifs. Double pilasters of circular form supporting the central arch appear highly impressive.
Structure material and other material
संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
The walls are made up of bricks and plastered with cement. The facade and the brackets are made up of sandstone. The main door is made up of wood with iron bolts.
Usage(s) & Sub Type
Usage(s) / प्रयोग
Living Monument - प्रयोग
Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग
Formerly Residence; At present School
Ownership / स्वामित्व
Public - जनता
Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था
Unprotected- असंरक्षित
Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास
Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ
Author / लेखक
INTACH
Name / नाम
Delhi-The Built Heritage-INTACH Delhi Chapter Vol.I,pg-27