Author: Lambah Abha Narain
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Government of Maharashtra
Pages: 227
Subject: Bomaby
Sub-Subject: History/ Heritage
Keyword: Nomination Dossier
Shelf: C6R5
Accession No: B1055
Abstract: The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai is a key architectural and cultural landmark, reflecting the city’s colonial past and early 20th-century growth. This study provides detailed inventories of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings, highlighting their unique European-inspired styles adapted to the Indian context. These structures symbolize important socio-economic and cultural shifts of the era. The UNESCO World Heritage Site submission seeks to recognize and protect the ensemble’s universal value, encourage sustainable preservation, and raise global awareness. The paper emphasizes the buildings’ historical and architectural significance amid increasing threats from urban development.