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The
Calcutta Turf Club is now housed in the former home of the Apcars, a two-story Palladian-style building dating to the early 19th century and maintained in perfect condition. The building has a portico on the north side and a veranda on the south. The floors of the ground level are marble, and
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Alexander Apcar's father died on 16 May 1863 at the age of 85. Alexander became head of the family firm after the death of his three elder brothers, Apcar, Seth and Thomas.
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the doors made of teak. The vestibule is two stories high, with an elegantly carved wooden staircase leading to the upper floor where the family had their private rooms.
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The building is at 11 Russell Street. For many years Apcar was the consul for Siam in
Calcutta. He was vice-president of the
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Apcar continued the family trading business, living at their home in
Russell Street, where he entertained many people.
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grandstand. The stands were built between 1905 and 1907, and stand membership was opened to the public.
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Apcar raced as a partner of
Malcolm Peter Gaspar, also of Armenian origin. They were great rivals of
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from 1900 to 1909, in the Bengal
Legislative Council and in the Port Trust. In 1903, he was made a
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Harrow cricket XI during the match against Eton in 1869. A. A. Apcar is second from the right.
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His performance was not exceptional. After returning to
Calcutta he became a notable
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Alexander Apcar was born in Calcutta in 1851. He was educated at
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412:Seth 1937
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283:Australia
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215:I Zingari
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519:16 April
513:Archived
503:"DEATHS"
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326:See also
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