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Freemasons Hall

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Location: Chesney Lane, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil NaduYear: 1923

Freemasons Hall was constructed to aid the military troops of the foreign power. The double storey white hall has an influence of the Greek engineering style. On the entrance there are tall pilasters supporting the structure with an open corridor. Italian marbles and tiles have been used in the interiors. The building is illuminated and ventilated with the help of big windows.
 There is a dining hall on the first floor which is approached by a spiral staircase which is made up of Sholingar stones, with wrought iron and grill.  
Reference- https://www.chennai.org.uk/monuments/freemasons-hall.html

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