2007-01-02 04:52:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Kolkatta
The Victoria Memorial was designed by Sir William Emerson-
The Victoria Memorial, located in Kolkata, India is a memorial of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom who also carried the title of Empress of India.
The structure was designed by Sir William Emerson in an architectural style similar to Taj Mahal. Earlier he was asked to design the building in the Italian Renaissance style. But as Emerson was against the exclusive use of European styles, he incorporated Mughal elements. Vincent Esch was the superintending architect. Lord Redesdale and Sir David Prain designed the gardens. The work of construction was entrusted to Messrs Martin & Co. of Calcutta.
It was built between 1906 and 1921. It is a majestic white marble building at the southern end of the Maidan and surrounded by a sprawling garden. A black bronze angel known as Victory, holding a bugle in her hand was placed at the apex of the dome above the Memorial. It is fixed to its pedestal with ball bearings and rotates when the wind is strong enough. Unlike many other monuments of British Imperialism in India, it has been well maintained.-
2007-01-02 14:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Victoria Memorial at Calcutta was designed by William Emerson.
2007-01-02 05:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects, designed and drew up the plan of this building, while the work of construction was entrusted to Messrs. Martin & Co. of Calcutta. Vincent Esch was assigned to supervise the construction.
2016-05-23 06:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects, designed and drew up the plan of Victoria Memorial The work of construction was entrusted to Messrs. Martin & Co. of Calcutta. Vincent Esch was assigned to supervise the construction.
For more details, please check the following link:
http://www.victoriamemorial-cal.org/index2.html
2007-01-02 22:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Queen Victoria Memorialm, which was built from 1906 to 1921 and is located in Kolkata, India was designed by Sir William Emerson.
2007-01-02 04:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by _____ 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the designer was Sir William Emerson.1843-1924
2007-01-02 05:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by mean evil woman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
King George V
2007-01-02 16:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I forget. You tell me!
2007-01-03 04:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋