Description
It is one of the most notable buildings of Karachi. It was constructed in 1863 to commemorate the long and brilliant administration of Sir Bartle Frere when he was called back to the Viceroy’s Council in 1859. The Hall is in the Venetian Gothic style with an octagonal tower crowned with iron cage. It is built with yellowish limestone of Jungshahi. The columns and arches of the wide verandahs are exceedingly graceful and the whole details are pleasing. The upper spirelet is 44 m above ground level. From the porch on the east side a double stair case leads up directly to the fine hall in the upper storey, which is 21.3 m long and 10 m wide with a height of 11.5 m.
