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Pestonji Kothi

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Creator(s)
patron: Pestonji Meherji (Indian (South Asian), 1799-1854)
Time period
creation date: 1825, alteration date: briefly housed the offices of Hyderabad Public Works Department, early 20th century, alteration date: converted to Vicaji’s Hotel by Naorozji Bapuji Vicaji , early 20th century, alteration date: converted to Three Aces Hotel and Bar by a Punjabi business man, 1950s, destruction date: 1980s
Location
Former site: Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India)
Cultural context
Indian (South Asian)
Description
exterior, mansion as the Government Guest House, with banner for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee strung in front
Work type
Hotel (public accommodation)
Mansion
Office building
Medium
masonry
stone
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