Queen Mary's College, Chennai
Queen Mary's College 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 girl children from poor economic sections. One of the best women colleges in and around Chennai.
References
- ^ a b "Kalaignar Maaligai unveiled in Queen Mary's college". The Times of India. Chennai: The Times Group. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
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