The caption on the verso of the photograph reads 'Captain Mackenzie's house at Abbottabad'. Abbottabad was founded in 1853 by Major James Abbott, the first Deputy Commissioner of the Hazara District (1847-53).
Beautification of Shimla Park, Abbottabad is in progress. It includes cafeteria, restaurant, children play ground, plantation, gazebos, open air theatre, mini zoo, walking tracks and ample parking space !