Great Western Building

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   The Great Western Building is a building in Mumbai, India.
   
   This Large and Palatial looking building has served many uses. Seeing its rather decriept condition condition, it is hard to imagine it was once the residence of the Governor of Bombay. William Hornby, a former governor who was instrumental in constructing the Hornby Vellard which bunded the breach at Mahalaxmi, lived here during his term in office. It also served as the Admiralty house, residence of the Commander in Chief of the Indian Fleet from 1770-1795. Around 1800 it was purchased by the Government and transformed into the The Recorders Court house until 1878. The original Porch was removed when the street was widened. The property was purchased by Rustomjee Jeejeebhoy and then sold to the Sassoon Family. In 1883 it was sold again and conmverted into a hotel known as the Great Western Hotel. A new 5 storied wing was added in the early 1890's. It was designed by renowned architect S M N Chandabhoy. and another smaller 3 storied building in the later 1890's. In time the Hotel closed and the rooms have been divided and further sub divided for optimum rental.

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