As soon as we stepped on to the second level of the historic stone building, a frame flashed in front of our eyes. Circa early 1880s. A crowded street with people from all walks of life, be it traders, vendors, or families, could be seen milling around below. There was no Victoria Terminus or Municipal Corporation building. And, definitely no General Post Office. From their vantage point, the constabulary watched over the population that inhabited one of the most important cities of The Crown.

A little over a week ago, we had the opportunity to attend the inauguration of the Bazaar Gate Police Station (established 1881) DCP - Zone 1 post its restoration; this was the very same vantage point that we have mentioned above. The building was a fine example of an ideal location that commanded sweeping views of a growing city at that time. And later, as the grand terminus would have opened, it must have introduced new logistic concerns with a higher number of people crossing the streets below.