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A thread on Aerial shots of Old Mumbai.

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

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