The Ballard Estate business district is situated in the financial district of Fort.[1] Located between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Fort in South Mumbai, it hosts the offices of shipping companies and the headquarters of the Mumbai Port Trust at the Port House. It has the Reliance Centre, many mid-priced hotels and a noted Irani cafe, Britannia.[2]
Ballard Estate | |
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Business district | |
 Port Trust War Memorial in Ballard Estate | |
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| Coordinates: 18°56′10.3″N 72°50′17.9″E / 18.936194°N 72.838306°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| Metro | Mumbai |
| Created | 1918 |
| Named for | Colonel J. A. Ballard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400001 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mumbai South |
| Public transit |  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus; Churchgate |
Overview
editThe Bombay Port Trust reclaimed 22 acres (89,000 m2) of land at Ballard Estate between 1914 and 1918, using material excavated from the Alexandra Docks for filling. Ballard Estate was named for Colonel J. A. Ballard, a founder of the Mumbai Port Trust, which constructed the port and Ballard Pier.[3] George Wittet designed the buildings for the business district, imposing a uniformity of style and design through the use of European Renaissance facades.[4] As it is built in the Edwardian neoclassical architecture, it has a "London feel" to it and is often referred to as "London-like" by the locals. [5]
A plan to relieve congestion, conserve the structures and enliven the historic area under the auspices of the Heritage Conservation Committee has been proposed.[6]
In recent years, Ballard Estate has attracted luxury retail and art spaces, adding to its appeal as a destination for shoppers and art enthusiasts. Notable additions include the textile and fashion store Tilfi, known for its Varanasi-inspired craftsmanship, and designer Tarun Tahiliani’s boutique, offering high-end Indian fashion. The area also features art galleries such as Galerie ISA, which presents contemporary international art, and IF.BE, a multidisciplinary space housed in a renovated ice factory. These new establishments contribute to Ballard Estate’s blend of cultural, historical, and luxury offerings. [7] [8][9]
Images
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Ballard Estate building detail -
Britannia cafe, an Irani cafe at Ballard Estate -
Port Trust World War I memorial
References
edit- ^ "Ballard Estate bounces back after 3-year lull". The Times of India. 2 July 2002. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "My heart goes bombili, bombili". The Times of India. 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ "Mumbai Port Trust is 125", Indian Express (26 June 1997) Archived 9 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ballard Estate", Mumbai Pages, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- ^ "If it feels like London, it must be Ballard Estate". DNA (newspaper). 12 March 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ "A Ballard for a heritage precinct", Indian Express, 4 June 1999.
- ^ https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/tarun-tahiliani-launches-new-flagship-store-in-mumbai-dubash-house/
- ^ https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/galerie-isa-ad-design-show-2022/
- ^ https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/heres-how-an-old-ice-factory-in-mumbai-was-transformed-into-a-cultural-hub/
External links
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