David Sassoon Library and Reading Room!📚
Today, I will be writing about one of the oldest libraries of Mumbai. This library is known to people as The David Sassoon Library and Reading Room. Sir Albert Sassoon, a prominent member of Mumbai's Baghdadi Jewish community, established the library in 1847. It was started in honor of his father, the well-known industrialist and philanthropist David Sassoon. J. Campbell, a British architect, was responsible for the design of the library building, which was built in the Venetian Gothic style. On November 27, 1870, Sir Philip Wodehouse, the Governor of Bombay, dedicated the library building. The European population in Mumbai was initially supposed to be the only users of the library. The library opened its doors to the general public in 1878, making its materials accessible to individuals from all walks of life. The library has added to its collection throughout the years and now has a huge selection of books, journals, and reference resources. The library has functioned as both an ...