Nature Lover's Paradise's video: Frere Hall - 1865 - An Architectural Icon of Karachi 4K Ultra HD

Built in 1865, the Frere Hall is a colonial-era building and a standout attraction in the heart of Karachi city. The building was initially used as the town hall and library. Later on, an art gallery was established to showcase paintings and calligraphic work. The building was named after Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere in recognition of his services for Karachi and Sindh during the colonial era. Frere served as Commissioner Sind from 1851 to 1859 and Governor of Bombay from 1862 to 1867. A sum of Rs. 22,500 was raised through subscriptions, while the design of the building was prepared by Lieutenant Colonel St. Clair Wilson. The hall is in the Venetian Gothic style with an octagonal tower crowned with an iron cage and an acute roof spire let. It is built of the familiar yellowish Karachi limestone, relieved very effectively by white colite quarried near Bholari south of Kotri and red sandstones from jungshahi. The columns and arches of the wide verandahs are stunningly graceful and the whole detail pleasing. The apex of the spire let is 144 feet above ground level. From the perch on to the east of the double staircase leads up directly to a fine hall in the upper storey, which is 70 feet long by 35 in width and 38 in height. It has wide verandahs on its two sides and opens at the north and by an arch. On the ground floor, there is a main hall equal to the one above. In September 2021, the United States vowed to help carry out a project to beautify and restore Frere Hall, a colonial-era building of 1865 and an architectural icon of Karachi. Camera Gear: Sony A7-III with Sony 16-35 Lens DJI Mavic Air 2 GoPro Hero 9 Black You may love to watch these videos of this channel: 12 Most Beautiful Lakes in Pakistan [4K] https://youtu.be/u_9VBcHZkI0 10 Top Things to Do in Neelam Valley [4K] https://youtu.be/E29iuVxsgUI 15 Best Things to Do in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/KL1H94uETTA 16 Best Drives in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/ZRawoOtmshA 12 Best Things to Do in Skardu [4K] https://youtu.be/TdTyoe7JAAQ 6 Top Heritage Sites in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/_vpuhXt24H0 10 Best Things to Do in Sindh [4K] https://youtu.be/bxALcckyjLc 12 Best Things to Do in Hunza & Nagar [4K] https://youtu.be/FWyyfYEucNc 5 Most Scenic Drives in Neelam Valley [4K] https://youtu.be/gBwSrSqBWI0