Early 1900's Churchgate Station level Crossing, Bombay

 

This is the level Crossing which existed next to the Churchgate Railway Station. This picture postcard is from the early 1900's when Bombay was still a small town and the railway station at Churchgate was very small compared to what we see today.

St. Mary's School, Mazgaon

 

This school was started in 1864 at Mazagaon by the Jesuits. This is one of the oldest schools in the area. A special Postal Cover was also released in 2013 by the Post Master General in 2013 to commemorate 150 years.

Bombay, View of Apollo Bunder

 

An unused Picture post card of Apollo Bunder. The Kings Statue is now replaced by statue of Chatrapati Shivaji.

Eary scenery of Bombay UPU Picture Post Card used in 1799

 

This is an early PPC showing a view of Bombay. It was sent to Berlin from Bombay in November of 1799. Pre-1900's PPC's are difficult to find.

Bombay, Dog Boys

 

                                             Dog Boys in Bombay.

Jama Masjid, Kalbadevi

 The Jama/Jumma Masjid was constructed around 1775 in Kalbadevi by the Konkani Muslims.

Crawford Market

 Crawford market area with trams

Bombay - Elphinestone Circle

 Bombay Elphinestone circle is now called Horniman circle and Gardens.

Khandala Reversing Station

 

Bombay Lamington Road

 

The Dining Room at Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay

This must be an early 1900's Picture Post card showing the Dining Room at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay.

Elphinstone College

Taj Mahal Hotel

This is the Old Entrance of the Hotel. Now there is a Swimming Pool here.

Taj Mahal Hotel 1910's Postcards

Taj Mahal Hotel

Victoria Terminus1900's Postcard

Notice the Gas Lights on the streets!!