The General Post Office, Kolkata

Posted on : October 7, 2018
Author : AGA Admin

The GPO, Kolkata completes 150 years of its establishment in 2018. It is the Chief Post Office of the state of West Bengal. The site where the GPO is located was actually the site of the first Fort William. The GPO is notable for its imposing high domed roof (rising over 220 feet) and tall Ionic-Corinthian pillars. The building was designed by architect Walter B. Grenville.

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