Ripon Building
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The Ripon Building is the seat and headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is an example of neoclassical architecture, a combination of Ionic and Corinthian styles. The Ripon Building is an all-white structure and is located near the Chennai Central railway station.
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Ripon Building | |
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Location of the Ripon Building in Chennai, India | |
Alternative names | Greater Chennai Corporation Headquarters |
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Type | Government Buildings |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Town or city | Chennai |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 13.0817°N 80.2716°E / 13.0817; 80.2716 |
Current tenants | Seat of the Greater Chennai Corporation |
Construction started | 1909; 115 years ago (1909) |
Completed | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) |
Cost | ₹750,000 (in 1913) |
Owner | Government of Tamil Nadu |
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