the iconic Ripon Building

On Madras Day, a very important landmark of Chennai – the Ripon Building, a combination of Ionic and Corinthian styles – all white structure,  designed by G.T.S. Harris. The foundation stone was laid by Lord Minto, Viceroy of India, on 11 December 1909.   It was built by Loganatha Mudaliar, named  after Lord Ripon, Governor-General of British India 

 

The Ripon Building is the seat and headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation  from 1913