In the memory of the architect of modern Mumbai, Sir Bartle Frere, a fountain was erected in 1869. It was built by the architect Richard Norman Shaw. It was called as Frere Fountain since the fountain was surrounded by palm trees and greenary. Later it came to be known as Floral Fountain.
The architectural style adopted was ‘Gothic Reviva’. It depicts the Roman goddess Flora and was built at a total cost of Rs. 67,000.
See Glimpse of Renovated Flora Fountains
In 1870 with Telegraph office in background
In 1890
In 1950s
Flora Fountain in 1970s
See Glimpse of Renovated Flora Fountains
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