Park Town is a neighbourhood in downtown Chennai, India. It lies adjacent to the historical neighbourhood of George Town. The area got its name from the People's Park which was situated near the Ripon Building. It was earlier known as White Town, as the Europeans used to stay here.
Traffic Signal at Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai
Ripon Building - which houses the Chennai Corporation, Park Town, Chennai
Government General Hospital, Park Town, Chennai
Chennai Central Railway Station, Park Town, Chennai
George Town is a neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is near the Fort Saint George, Chennai. It is also known as Muthialpet and Parry's corner. It is an historical area of Chennai city from where its expansion began in the 1640s. It extends from the Bay of Bengal in the east to Park town on the west. The Fort St. George is on the south, to Royapuram in the north. The Fort St. George houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and the Secretariat. The High court of Tamil Nadu at Chennai, Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Stanley Medical College and Hospital are located here.
High Court of Madras at Chennai.
Black Town around 1851
Black Town around 1851
An aerial view of N.S.C. Bose road, leading to 'Parry' Corner
