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Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a metropolitan as well as cosmopolitan city that is located on the Coromandel Coast. It is one of the most important cities in south India as well as in the country in terms of commerce, culture, education as well as economics. In fact, it is popularly known as the cultural capital of South India.
Chennai stands out in its ethnicity that is so unique that it is often a desired destination for tourism. Tourists throng the various hill stations, beaches, temples and wildlife here. Those who travel here are left mesmerised by its timeless beauty. Here is a pictorial guide of some of the vintage shots of Chennai.
Central Railway Station
Picture of the railway station as taken in 1880.
Photo Courtesy: Nicholas and Company
Chennai Port
Madras Harbour as it were in 1895.
Photo Courtesy: William Henry Jackson
General Post Office
Photograph of the General Post Office.
Photo Courtesy: Tangerinehistry
Cheupak Palace
Picture of the palace taken in 1905.
Photo Courtesy: TejasDiscipulus
Egmore Station
People walking towards the station.
Photo Courtesy: TejasDiscipulus
Law College
Magestic view of the law college.
Photo Courtesy: Splintercellguy
Madras High Court
Photograph of the High Court as taken in 1913.
Photo Courtesy: Wuselig
Legislative Assembly
Picture of the Legislative Assembly of the Madras Presidency.
Photo Courtesy: Sodabottle
Times of India Building
The Times of India building in Madras as taken in 1938.
Photo Courtesy: E.O.S. and Company
Armenian Church
The look of the Armenian Church in 1712.
Photo Courtesy: Tangerinehistry
