For more than a dozen school children, the week began on an impressive note as they got a guided tour of the mayoral residence at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Monday. The visit to Mumbai Mayor’s bungalow was part of The Times of India’s Mumbai for Kids initiative. At 11am, 12 selected children, along with their parents, from various schools across the city visited the bungalow. They were welcomed by Mayor Snehal Ambedkar, who explained the various aspects of the heritage structure. The 80-year-old, sea-facing bungalow is listed as a Grade 2A structure in the heritage list. The arches within the bungalow are made of Porbandar sandstone and the rest of the structure is made of Malad stone. The additions done to the structure have tinges of natural wood to them. The interior artefacts of this heritage structure highlight a history of its own.
A municipal architect and official from the BMC’s education department were present to answer the children’s queries. Apart from speaking about the grandeur of the structure and its legacy, Ambekar, who also plays a crucial role in the BMC, was seen explaining to the children the day-to-day functions of one of the country’s richest civic administration.
Source: http://goo.gl/bKWYpw
