South view of the Council House & Government House

From 'Views of Calcutta' The old Government House, built in 1767, and the new Council House, built in 1764, were situated next to each other in Esplanade Row. The old Government House did not become the official residence of the Governor-General until 1773, but had been used by the Government before this date.

Kind

artefact

Date

1794 CE