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An aerial view of South Bombay during late 1930s. Brabourne Stadium, Eros cinema, Churchgate, Art Deco buildings coming up , Flora Fountain, Rajabai tower, University, High Court…
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1930s :: Aerial View of Mumbai, Crawford Market Can be Seen On The Right
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1937 :: Aerial View of Mahalaxmi Racecourse , Bombay

( Photo - @britishlibrary )
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1937 :: Aerial View of Bombay

Victoria Terminus Station , Municipal Building and GPO Can Be Seen

( Photo - @britishlibrary )
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Aerial view of The Mount Mary's Church, Bandra around mid 1930s

Photo by AR Haseler
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#OldBandra
1930s: Aerial capture of the old Colaba railway station and the yard, with a train passing through the yard.
Photo by A R Haseler
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Aerial view 1935-- Mumbai CSMT, formerly Bombay Victoria Terminus.
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Aerial view of Gateway of India and Regal circle, Mumbai. Photograph mid-1930s by AR Haseler.
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1976:An aerial view of NCPA, Mumbai NCPA is built on a reclaimed 8 acre area of sea
1970s :: Haji Ali Circle
1937: Aerial photo of Bombay High Court by Hassler.
The Bombay High Court bldg was completed in 1878 at cost of Rs.16,44,528
Aerial View of Mumbai – Old Photo Postcard 1920
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1931: aerial view of Bombay harbour and docks. Visible in the foreground is a part of the Alexandra Docks. And at the back are the Victoria, and Princess Docks.
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Aerial photo of Bombay by A R Haseler.
One can see palm-lined Oval Maidan fronting the High Court, University and their Secretariat. To the left is the
empty plot were the Art Deco buildings were later built.
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1930: Aerial view of Worli Fort, Mumbai
Photo by A R Haseler
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