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Madras Day: Journey from Madras to Chennai on city's 380th birthday

As Chennai turns 380, here's a look at how iconic buildings in the city have changed over the years.
Madras Day is celebrated on 22 August every year and marks the founding day of Chennai (Madras). This was the day in 1639 when the East India Company purchased Madraspatnam or Chennapatnam. As Chennai turns 380, lets have a look at how things have changed
Madras Day is celebrated on 22 August every year and marks the founding day of Chennai (Madras). This was the day in 1639 when the East India Company purchased Madraspatnam or Chennapatnam. As Chennai turns 380, lets have a look at how things have changed
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Bank of Madras was one of the three Presidency banks and the first government bank set up by the British. The bank was merged with the other Presidency banks in 1921 and is now known as the State Bank of India. (File | EPS)
Bank of Madras was one of the three Presidency banks and the first government bank set up by the British. The bank was merged with the other Presidency banks in 1921 and is now known as the State Bank of India. (File | EPS)
Madras-E-Azam, a 200-year old government school for boys on Anna Salai, began to fall apart a couple of decades ago. It was demolished to make way for a new structure in 2017. (File | EPS)
Madras-E-Azam, a 200-year old government school for boys on Anna Salai, began to fall apart a couple of decades ago. It was demolished to make way for a new structure in 2017. (File | EPS)
Higginbothams is one of the oldest bookstore chains in India.The company's first bookstore at Mount Road, Chennai is India's oldest bookshop in existence. (File | EPS)
Higginbothams is one of the oldest bookstore chains in India.The company's first bookstore at Mount Road, Chennai is India's oldest bookshop in existence. (File | EPS)
The Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is said to be a resting place for pilgrims from Tirumala. The presiding deity is Lord Venkatakrishnan (Parthasarathy). (File | EPS)
The Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is said to be a resting place for pilgrims from Tirumala. The presiding deity is Lord Venkatakrishnan (Parthasarathy). (File | EPS)
Madras Central Prison was one of the oldest prisons in India. It was started during British rule in 1837. It was initially called the Madras penitentiary until 1855 when it was renamed to Central Jail. Prisoners from the prison were moved to the newly constructed Puzhal Central Prison starting in 2006. The prison was 172 years old when it was demolished in June 2009. (File | EPS)
Madras Central Prison was one of the oldest prisons in India. It was started during British rule in 1837. It was initially called the Madras penitentiary until 1855 when it was renamed to Central Jail. Prisoners from the prison were moved to the newly constructed Puzhal Central Prison starting in 2006. The prison was 172 years old when it was demolished in June 2009. (File | EPS)
The city's municipal corporation was founded in 1688 under King James. The corporation is the oldest municipal body of the Commonwealth of Nations outside Great Britain and second oldest civic body after London. (File | EPS)
The city's municipal corporation was founded in 1688 under King James. The corporation is the oldest municipal body of the Commonwealth of Nations outside Great Britain and second oldest civic body after London. (File | EPS)
The Madras Christian College is a liberal arts and science college in Chennai. It started off as a boys' school and by the mid-19th century it became a pioneering educational institute. (File | EPS)
The Madras Christian College is a liberal arts and science college in Chennai. It started off as a boys' school and by the mid-19th century it became a pioneering educational institute. (File | EPS)
Wesley Church is one of the oldest churches in Egmore area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The original structure was built in Gothic architecture in 1905 by Wesleyan Mission. It was constructed at Egmore considering the growing needs of it in the area around Egmore. The church is named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodist Movement in 140 countries. (File | EPS)
Wesley Church is one of the oldest churches in Egmore area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The original structure was built in Gothic architecture in 1905 by Wesleyan Mission. It was constructed at Egmore considering the growing needs of it in the area around Egmore. The church is named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodist Movement in 140 countries. (File | EPS)
Moore Market was designed in the Indo Saracenic style and located behind Chennai's Central station. It had an array of old books and antiques on offer before being destroyed in a fire in 1985. (File | EPS)
Moore Market was designed in the Indo Saracenic style and located behind Chennai's Central station. It had an array of old books and antiques on offer before being destroyed in a fire in 1985. (File | EPS)
Chennai General Post Office (GPO) is located on Rajaji Salai at Parry's Corner, Chennai. It functions in a building built in 1884. It is located opposite to the Chennai Beach suburban railway station. Chennai GPO covers an area of about 23.33 km2 (9.01 sq mi) and serves a population of around 220,000. It has no sub or branch offices. (File | EPS)
Chennai General Post Office (GPO) is located on Rajaji Salai at Parry's Corner, Chennai. It functions in a building built in 1884. It is located opposite to the Chennai Beach suburban railway station. Chennai GPO covers an area of about 23.33 km2 (9.01 sq mi) and serves a population of around 220,000. It has no sub or branch offices. (File | EPS)
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