Ripon Building

Ripon Building
The Ripon Building in Chennai, India
Location of the Ripon Building in Chennai, India
Alternative namesGreater Chennai Corporation Headquarters
General information
TypeGovernment Buildings
Architectural styleNeoclassical
Town or cityChennai
Country India
Coordinates13°04′54″N 80°16′18″E / 13.0817°N 80.2716°E / 13.0817; 80.2716
Current tenantsSeat of the Greater Chennai Corporation
Construction started1909 (1909)
Completed1913 (1913)
Cost₹750,000 (in 1913)
OwnerGovernment of Tamil Nadu

The Ripon Building is the seat and headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is an example of neoclassical architecture, a combination of Ionic and Corinthian styles. The Ripon Building is an all-white structure and is located near the Chennai Central railway station.

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