| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL05012547 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Free Masons Hall Free Masonry Masonic Fraternity of New Delhi |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | New Delhi |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Colonial - औपनिवेशिककाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 19th - 20th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | 1935 A.D. |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Janpath at the intersection of Janpath & Tolstoy marg to the west |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 37 35 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 77 13 06 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | Approx. 900 m of Janpath metro station. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | New Delhi |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Bus Stand |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Plain- मैदान |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | The structure is situated on the west of flood plains of Yamuna and east of Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravali range. The structure is shrouded in an urban setup. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | It traces its origin from King Solomon s times, but its real origin is lost in antiquity. Originated in England, 1717; it came to India, at Calcutta in 1729 .Exists in over 190 countries in the world. Five million free masons in the world and 20000 in India. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
The members of the lodge who joined are now brethren as indeed are all free masons throughout the world, without reference to caste, creed, religion, language, or the country to which they belong. Expected to do prayers, spread harmony and do charity and attend meetings. Symbol of God as G used for doing prayers. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Colonial Style - औपनिवेशिक शैली |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The large, exposed brick building having Doric columns. Entered from the east by an imposing entrance way the entry of the lobby has a large winding staircase leading to the upper floor. To the west in a hall, both north and south sides of which have arched opening. To the north an incongruous addition has been built. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
This structure is made up of brick and plastered with cement and painted with distemper. The lintel and brackets are made up of sandstone. The floor is made up of marble. The doors and windows are made up of wood and supported with iron bars. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Living |
| 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-1, Pg.168 |
| Year / वर्ष | 1999-2000 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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