Merewether Memorial Tower
- Merewether Memorial Tower
Merewether Memorial Tower or Merewether Tower is located at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Named for
It was raised by public subscription as a memorial for Sir William L. Merewether, who served as 'Commissioner-in-Sindh' [J.W. Smyth, "Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District", Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62] from 1867 to 1877.
Location
It is important landmark at the confluence of I I Chundrigar Road (previously "McLeod Road") and M A Jinnah Road (previously "Bunder Road").
Construction and opening
Designed by James Strachan, the Municipal Engineer, the foundation stone was laid by the Governor of Bombay, Sir James Fergusson in 1884. [J.W. Smyth, "Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District", Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62] It was formally opened to the public in 1892 by the Commissioner in Sind, Sir Evan James. [J.W. Smyth, "Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District", Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62]
Description
The Tower stands on a base of 44 feet square and rises to a height of 102 feet. [J.W. Smyth, "Gazetteer of the Province of Sind B Vol 1 Karachi District", Government Central Press, Bombay 1919. Reprinted by Pakistan Herald Publications Ltd, Karachi Pg 62]
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