Merewether Memorial Tower

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Merewether Memorial Tower or Merewether Tower is located at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.


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[edit] Named for

It was raised by public subscription as a memorial for Sir William L. Merewether, who served as 'Commissioner-in-Sindh'[1] from 1867 to 1877.


[edit] Location

It is important landmark at the confluence of I I Chundrigar Road (previously McLeod Road) and M A Jinnah Road (previously Bunder Road).


[edit] Construction and opening

Designed by James Strachan, the Municipal Engineer, the foundation stone was laid by the Governor of Bombay, Sir James Fergusson in 1884.[2] It was formally opened to the public in 1892 by the Commissioner in Sind, Sir Evan James.[3]


[edit] Description

The Tower stands on a base of 44 feet square and rises to a height of 102 feet.[4]


[edit] References

  1. ^ J.W. Smyth, Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District, Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62
  2. ^ J.W. Smyth, Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District, Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62
  3. ^ J.W. Smyth, Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District, Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62
  4. ^ J.W. Smyth, Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District, Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62