Meet the man: Arthur Travers Crawford was the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay (1865-71), who was also a member of the Indian Civil Service in the Bombay Presidency.
<img title="Crawford market" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/nov/Arthur-Crawford-PAA.jpg" alt="Crawford market" /> Crawford market
Public welfare: Crawford was an energetic town planner, ably supported by Governor Bartle Frere. He was keen to build an extensive market for the city and arranged for a competition of market designs.
<img title="plaque depicting agriculture" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/nov/Arthur-Crawford-PBA.jpg" alt="plaque depicting agriculture" /> Plaque Depicting Agriculture
Market value: William Emerson won the design competition for the market, because it was believed to be most feasible for the city's climate. The corner site was picked to ensure accessibility to the Black (Indian) and White (British) Towns of the original island city, as well as because of its proximity to the railway station and the intersection of main roads.
<img title="Arthur Crawford" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/nov/Arthur-Travers-Crawford-PBW.jpg" alt="Arthur Crawford" /> Arthur Crawford
Accountability: According to history books, Crawford, in his zeal to improve the conditions of the city, ended up using money to manipulate accounts, leading to people losing faith in him. He was charged on 33 counts, from corruption to borrowing money from subordinates.
<img title="Plaque with the Commemorative Tympanum" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/nov/Arthur-Crawford-PBB.jpg" alt="Plaque with the Commemorative Tympanum" /> Plaque with the Commemorative Tympanum
On : November 24, 4.30 pm onwards At : Nehru Centre, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli. Call : 24964676
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