Author: Christopher W
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: India Book House Pvt Ltd
Year: 2002
Pages: 155
ISBN: 81-7508-329-8
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C5R2
Accession No: B12
Contents: Preface Introduction A ‘Modern’ Style for Bombay High Gothic Dream Climax of Bombay Gothic Conclusion Appendix Select Bibliography Glossary Street Names/ Illustrations Credits Index
Abstract: *Bombay Gothic* explores the architectural evolution of Bombay (now Mumbai), highlighting the fusion of colonial influence and Gothic style during the city’s transformation into a modern colonial metropolis. It examines how High Gothic architecture was adapted to local conditions, reaching its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with iconic buildings that reflected imperial ambition and urban identity. The book traces this stylistic journey from introduction to climax, concluding with its lasting legacy on the city’s skyline. Supplemented by a glossary, illustrations, and bibliography, it offers both historical insight and visual appreciation of Bombay’s Gothic heritage.