Author: Kalpana K
Place: Chennai
Publisher: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Year: 2003
Pages: 345
ISBN: 81-901640-0-7
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History, Heritage Conservation
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C3R3
Accession No: B255
Contents: From sandy strip to metropolis A half millennium of church architecture in Madras George Town- A case for urban renewal Heritage conservation can save the city City and Public life- History of public spaces in Chennai Planning, plans and planning agencies Temples of Madras city- Sacred spaces in an urban context A squandered heritage- The Wildlife of Madras How to use the book about the Essayists Foreword Chorology The Fort George Town Poonamallee High Road, Vepery, Periamet and Purasawalkam Mount Road, Egmore and Chintadripet Marina and Triplicane Mylapore and Santhome Along the Adyar Glossary Bibliography Index
Abstract: This richly illustrated volume explores the colonial architectural heritage of Madras (Chennai), highlighting its growth from the British-built Fort area to southern suburbs like Adyar. It focuses on the city’s Indo-Saracenic style—a blend of Hindu and Islamic influences—and laments the rapid loss of this built legacy. Through suggested walking tours, detailed descriptions, and nearly 1,000 photographs, the book captures the unique character of each locality. It also includes essays on heritage planning and the history of public spaces. Emphasizing both landmark and modest residential buildings, the volume aims to spark renewed interest in preserving Madras’s architectural and cultural identity.