Roxburgh House

Dj 22 months ago

A House which is 228 years old:::

The building was build in 1794 inside the botanical garden. The guard doesn't allow you to enter inside, however after lot of request, I was allowed. It is such a sorry state of affairs. Staircase to first floor got worn out. The hall is being used by Security guards to hang their shirts.

The house was residential bunglow of Willium Roxburgh who was the 2nd Superintendent of the botanical garden from 1793 to 1813. The house is even 63 years older than the Sipoy Mutiny (1857), how thrilling it is ! The balcony is river facing in which Mr Roxburgh used to relax after day of hard work in the garden. There were boat jetties near the bunglow for him and his staff for quick transportation to Kolkata.

Central and State Government should take immediate steps to renovate the building. The building carries a lot of historical importance and it deserves due attention of the concerned authorities.

Chris Woodend 82 months ago

Off the beaten track in the Zoological Gardens. You are probably not officially allowed to visit this beautiful, historic and overlooked building. Unfortunately the authorities show no interest in its upkeep and it is gently crumbing before your eyes. I have visited several times now and although it is not a tourist attraction, it has a magical quality and I am compelled to return and soak up the atmosphere on each of my visits to the Botanical Gardens. To my mind it is as important as any of the major tourist honey pots, yet locally nobody appears to value it. Be careful if exploring and avoid the main stairs which are now too dangerous to climb. (Use the servants staircase which is made of stone).

Avi Foujdar 12 months ago

This place is currently not open to the general public. But you can definitely check the house from outside.