Old Karachi

[ghazi52]

Mooring Tower Drigh Road Karachi. in 1940's:

This is Zeppelin tower, built but not used, and there was a hanger built to stand Zeppelin,
Zeppelin is a big balloon with many people to travel, never came here .After World War II, it was closed due to number of accidents .

Zeppelin was the name given to the duralumin-internal-framed dirigibles invented by the persistent Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.

 

[ghazi52]

1955

 

[ghazi52]

1903
Native Jetty.

 

[ghazi52]

Band & Drums of King's Royal Regiment March Past at Napier Barracks, Karachi in 1939:

 

[ghazi52]

Chief Court, 1942

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

Frere Hall Karachi, Circa 1865.

Built In 1865, The Frere Hall Is Now Known As The Liaquat Hall On Account Of The Liaquat Municipal Library On The Ground Floor. The Building Is An Incredible Example Of Anglo-Indian Architecture, Complete With Gothic Steeples And Was Built In Memory Of Sir Bartle Frere, Commissioner Of Sind, 1851-1859.

Designed By Colonel Clair Wilkins, The Gardens Around The Building Were Added In 1887-88 By Mr. Benjamin Flinch. The Building Was The Hub Of Karachi’s Social Activities; Serving As The Town Hall Where Regular Public Meetings, Concerts And Theatrical Performances Were Once Held.

Photograph Of The Frere Hall, Kurrachee (Karachi) From The "Crofton Collection: Topographical And Architectural Views Mostly In India" Taken By An Unknown Photographer In, Circa 1865.

 

[ghazi52]

1954, Saddar

 

[ghazi52]

1963

1952

 

[ghazi52]

1953, SADDAR, REGAL CHOWK

 

[ghazi52]

'Safina-e-Hujjaj' at Karachi Harbor in 1960's

 

[ghazi52]

1938

 

[ghazi52]

1940's Aerial View of Killarney hotel (later Palace Hotel) Karachi :

Karachi Gymkhana Cricket club

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

1944 court building