Gillander House — Attraction in Kolkata

This one building in kolkata completely defies such pigeonholing, partly because it was designed by a man who was a musician, alongside being an architect. The man in question is Harry Stuart Goodhart-Rendel, and the building is Gillander House. Gillander House, located on the corner of Netaji Subhash Road and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarani, is quite easily one of the most unique and easy to recognize buildings in Calcutta. The curved facade has a domed tower at either end. There is extensive use of stone in the facade, as well as in the brackets which support the outward projected top floor. Another noticeable feature is the building’s domed entrance with a cast iron gate. The gate has two metal shields with two magnificent looking lions heads on them. Walk along the front, and you will also find elephants on the ledge of the ground floor. Gillander House still serves as the headquarters of Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Started by Mr. F. M. Gillanders and Mr. G. C. Arbuthnot in the early 19th century, Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. was one of the many trading houses that operated from the Dalhousie Square area of Calcutta. Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. has had, and continues to have interests in tea, textiles, engineering, chemicals and a motley collection of other things. It was incorporated as a Limited Company under the Indian Companies Act VII of 1913 on 1st February, 1935 and became part of the Kothari Group of Companies in the late 60’s. The firm is one of the very few original founders of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce still operating under its original name. I want to invite you all ,please visit here and experience extraordinary things🙏❤‍🩹 ....i loved it's environment ❣️first time i came here so I was feeling glad to visit. For more interesting and informative reviews about West Bengal even kolkata then you should follow me here and on also Facebook...

A Historical Gem in Kolkata: Review of Gillander House

Gillander House is a must-visit for anyone interested in Kolkata's rich history and architectural heritage. Here's what impressed me:

Architectural Marvel: This restored colonial building boasts stunning architecture, with intricate details and a grand presence that reflects its colonial past. Multiple Experiences: Gillander House offers something for everyone. It houses a museum showcasing Kolkata's history, upscale shops selling unique souvenirs and local crafts, and even a sophisticated restaurant for a delightful culinary experience. Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Kolkata, Gillander House is conveniently located near other tourist attractions and historical sites.

A few things to consider:

Opening Hours: Be sure to check opening hours before your visit, especially for the museum and shops. Price Range: The restaurant at Gillander House might be on the pricier side, but it offers a fine-dining experience.

Overall, Gillander House is a captivating blend of history, culture, and modern luxury. It's a great place to spend an afternoon exploring the museum, browsing the shops, or indulging in a special meal. Highly...

It's a historic building indeed! It reminds me the days of introduction of mechanization I.e. Computerization in the banking industries in the 1980s and the banks' trade unions fighting against the same and to stop it to enter into the banks. The banks employees led by so called trade unions were.sitting in dharna in the gullie in between the Gillander House.and the Coal India.Building ? to vehemently stop the entry of 2nd or 3rd generation giant mega computer machine purchased by HSBC which was housed in the same building (ground floor) then, for more than a month or so To our utter surprise, it was come to know on one fine morning during the days of anti_ computer revolution itself the abovestated machine was already taken inside the HSBC. So, we the bank employees felt ourselves confused in the matter. I was also a part and parcel of the same movement. As a result of introduction of mechanization not only in the banks but in all govt. sectors organisation as also in the private.sectors in the 1980s itself by the govt. led.by the then PM Rajiv Gandhi, we are claiming ourselves as the champion of the hi tech digitalization.to_day. We are enjoying the ripen fruits now in...