Doric Column Light House


       The second and third Light House of Madras wihin the complex of Madras High court.  The Doric column light house made of Pallavaram granite stones was constructed during the period 1838-44 and was opened on 1st January 1944.  The cost of the granite itself was Rs.60000/-.  A description of the light house in the handbook of Madras published in 1870s describes about it. The third light house was inaugurated on 1st June 1894 on top of the tallest tower of High court complex constructed during 1890-92. It had argand lamps and reflectors imported from Birmingham.

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