The foundation was laid on 12th December 1909 and was commissioned in 1913. Built in the Indo-Saracenic styled architecture, this white building is the head office of ‘Chennai Corporation’. Ripon building derived its name from the Governor General of India during the British times, Lord Ripon.
Visitor’s Guide
Address | Sydenhams Rd, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003 |
Address in Local Language | சைன்ஹெம்ஸ் சாலை, கண்ணப்பார் திடல், பெரியமட், சென்னை, தமிழ்நாடு 600003 |
Famous for | Architecture |
Tickets | Restricted entry |
Timings | 12:00 am – 11:59 pm |
Duration | 1 hr |
Nearest Bus Stop | Adyar Signal Bus Stop |
Nearest Railway Stop | Chennai central railway station |
Parking Facility | Parking area are available |
Photography | Allowed |
Contact No | 098-40556909 |
Website | india-tourism/attractions-in-chennai/ripon-building |