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Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building

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A foundation stone for a new municipal office was first laid at the site in 1895. Groundwork for the new building was completed in 1915, but the remainder of construction did not begin until 1927. Construction was completed in 1930, and the building was inaugurated in 1932, as the
259:. The building is mostly of an Anglo-Mughal style that blends native and colonial styles, but the building also contains Egyptian and Spanish motifs. Construction used Jodhpur sandstone for the facade, while local yellow Gizri sandstone was used to wrap the rest of the building. 339:, the Karachi Municipal Corporation Building represents the seat of power for the tyrant landlord Daad Saein. This iconic structure serves as a visual metaphor, accentuating the character's authoritative presence in the Pakistani drama serial. 267:
The building's Silver Jubilee Clock and clock tower were added in 1935, and built with neo-Moorish and colonial motifs. The clock is surrounded by the words 'H M King George V, Silver Jubilee Clock 1935' along the outer perimeter of the clock.
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In January 2007, Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building. The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clock tower.
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The Silver Jubilee Clock was added in 1935 to commemorate the visit of King George V to British India
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Design of the building was devised by James S.C. Wynnes, a Scottish architect from
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The historic and iconic Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building houses the
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The building's style is a mix of European and Islamic motifs
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The building's Silver Jubilee Clock, a clock tower with a
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Karachi Municipal Corporation Building

Art Deco
Karachi
Pakistan
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
Government of Sindh
M. A. Jinnah Road
Karachi
Karachi Municipal Building
Moorish-style dome
Karachi Administrator
British-era
Silver Jubilee
Clock
Edinburgh
mayor
KMC Building at night
The Silver Jubilee Clock was added in 1935 to commemorate the visit of King George V to British India
The building's style is a mix of European and Islamic motifs
Jindo
Green Entertainment



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