Dhobi Talao
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Dhobi Talao is a neighbourhood in the city of Mumbai, India. Its name means washerman's lake. It is located in the South Mumbai area. The pond/lake which gave the place its name disappeared before the mid-17th century. A public library stands over the land that was the lake. Just off the current site, is the famous Metro Cinema.
The lake used to be fed by a number of underground freshwater springs, which were recently uncovered while constructing the subway in the locality.
In British times, dhobis used to wash the British soldiers clothes' apart here. It was also used to wash public linen. Near the current location is a major junction in South Mumbai – a confluence of 6 roads.
[edit] Institutions
- Metro Cinema
- St Xavier's College
- St Xavier's High School (Fort)
- GT Hospital
- ESIS Hospital
