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Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room
Ward No. 28, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
library in Ward No. 28, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, India
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:59
Welcome to the Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room, a historic symbol of intellect and learning that has preserved the rich cultural heritage of Kolkata for well over a century. Situated at 267 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, a…
Listen in the app2Section 1: The Main Gate and Heritage Building Entrance3:23
You are now standing before the main gate and the striking red brick entrance of the Rammohun Library heritage building. This magnificent four-story edifice reflects both the grand historical weight of the institution and the…
Listen in the app3Section 2: The Ground Floor Free Reading Room and Rare Archives3:12
Welcome to the Ground Floor Free Reading Room and Rare Archives. This space stands at the very core of the Rammohun Library's noble mission, embodying the firm pledge made in 1909 to provide completely free and open access to…
Listen in the app4Section 3: The Historic Rammohun Hall Auditorium2:46
As you ascend the staircase to the second floor, you step into the historic Rammohun Hall Auditorium, an iconic civic venue standing proudly alongside Kolkata's famous Town Hall and Albert Hall. Inaugurated upon the building's…
Listen in the app5Section 4: The Renaissance Luminaries Memorial Corner2:56
Welcome to Section 4, the Renaissance Luminaries Memorial Corner. This area honors the remarkable contributions and inspiring historical accounts of the visionaries who spearheaded the Bengal Renaissance. …
Listen in the app6Section 5: The Rare Gramophone Record Collection Room2:18
Welcome to Section 5, the Rare Gramophone Record Collection Room. This specialized audio repository represents an extraordinary treasure trove of sound heritage, housing approximately 1,750 rare 78 rpm shellac gramophone records…
Listen in the app7Section 6: The Preservation Corridor and Heritage Campaign2:41
Welcome to Section 6, the Preservation Corridor and Heritage Campaign. This corridor reflects upon the illustrious historical achievements of the Rammohun Library while shedding light on the alarming physical decay facing the…
Listen in the app8Closing1:40
Our guided audio tour of the Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room has now reached its conclusion. Together, we have journeyed through more than a century of intellectual history, starting at the majestic red brick entrance and…
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What is Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room?
Rammohun Library and Free Reading Room is a place in Ward No. 28, Kolkata Municipal Corporation with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ward No. 28, Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 21 min 55 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.5819, 88.3743 |
| Last updated |