Queen Mary's College, Chennai

Queen Mary's College entrance, as seen from Marina Beach

Queen Mary's College (Tamil: இராணிமேரி கல்லூரி) is a government-run college in Chennai, India. Started in 1914, it is the first women’s college in the city and is one among the first three colleges for women in the country.[1] Originally the residence of Lt Col Francis Capper in the mid-19th century, the building later housed a hotel before becoming a college in 1914. Known as the Capper House, the building was preserved as a heritage building. The building was later demolished to construct a new administrative office for the college known as the Kalaignar Maaligai, which was inaugurated in July 2010.[1]

The college is located on junction of Kamarajar Salai and Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai facing the Marina Beach. The college plays a vital role in education and empowerment of the girl children from the average background. One of the best women colleges in and around Chennai.

References

  1. 1 2 "Kalaignar Maaligai unveiled in Queen Mary's college". The Times of India. Chennai: The Times Group. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 4 Dec 2011.

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Coordinates: 13°02′43″N 80°16′45″E / 13.045146°N 80.279122°E / 13.045146; 80.279122

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