Here we have collected some amazing old and vintage photographs of Madras (Chennai). All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works
Interesting Facts about Chennai
- The earlier name of the city, Madras is believed to be originated from Madrasapattinam, a fishing village located north of the St. George Fort.
- Chennai is also known as the ‘Gateway to South India’.
- Cricket is the famous sport in Chennai and was started as a result of the foundation of the Madras Cricket Club in 1846.
- This city is renowned for Bharatnatyam, the famous and one of the oldest classical dance forms in India, which originated in Tamil Nadu.
- Marina Beach is the second longest beach in the world, after Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
- Has the second largest cine industry in the country, next only to Bombay.
Masula Boats and Shipping – Madras (Chennai) Harbour
Source: Old Indian Photos
Masula Boats and Shipping – Madras (Chennai) Harbour
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Madras (Chennai) City and Harbour – 1910
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Central Railway Station – Madras (Chennai) – 1925
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Esplanade – Madras (Chennai) – 1910
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First Line Beach – Madras (Chennai) – 1915
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Marina Beach – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Parry’s Corner – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Mylapore – Madras (Chennai) – 1906
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Pycrofts Road – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Mowbray’s Road – Madras (Chennai) – 1885
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Mount Road – Madras (Chennai) – 1905
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Georgetown – Madras (Chennai) – 1800
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Ripon Building – Madras (Chennai) – 1900
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Egmore Railway Station – Madras (Chennai) – 1905
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Higginbotham’s – Madras (Chennai) – 1950
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The original Spencer Plaza – Madras (Chennai) – 1863
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HIgh Court – Madras (Chennai) – 1950
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Oil tanks on fire in Madras Harbour during the First World War
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Marina beach and promenade – Madras (Chennai) – 1913
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The original Napier Bridge – Madras (Chennai) – 1895
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Mount Road – Madras (Chennai) – 1910
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An aerial view of Mount Road – Madras (Chennai) – 1950
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Munro Statue – Madras (Chennai)
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Chepauk Palace – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Madras Cricket Club, Chepauk – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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View in Madras Harbour – Madras (Chennai)
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Chepauk Palace – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Statue of Queen Empress – Madras (Chennai) – 1880
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Street Scene – Madras (Chennai) – 1890
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Potters at Work – Madras (Chennai)
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Women Porters – Madras (Chennai)
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Street Children – Madras (Chennai)
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Studio Portrait of Three Girls Wearing Jewellery – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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The Dirzee (Tailor) – Madras (Chennai)
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Two Women with a Curry Stone and a Raggy Mill – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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Baker – Madras (Chennai)
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Indian Gypsies – Madras (Chennai)
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Woman Grinding Curry Stuff – Madras (Chennai)
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Women Pounding and Cleaning Rice – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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Student of University of Madras – Madras (Chennai)
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Group of Domestic Servants – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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Interior view of Messr Wilson & Cos Office – Madras (Chennai) – 1907
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Kitchen Damsels – Madras (Chennai)
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Native Barber – Madras (Chennai)
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Rikshaw Pullers – Madras (Chennai)
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Milkman and Cow – Madras (Chennai)
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Ambulance – Madras (Chennai)
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Tram to Custom House – Madras (Chennai)
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Carpenters at Work – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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Bill Collectors – Madras (Chennai) – 1870
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Presidency College – Madras (Chennai)
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Parade Ground – Madras (Chennai)
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