Stone House, Ooty

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Stone House
Stone House, Ooty in 1905, with a tree called Sullivan's Oak in the foreground.
Stone House, Ooty in 1905, with a tree called Sullivan's Oak in the foreground.
Former names Kal Bangala
General information
Architectural style European
Location Ooty, Tamil Nadu,
Country India
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Elevation 2240 m
Construction started 1822[1]
Client Principal, Government Arts College, Ooty
Owner Government of Tamil Nadu

Stone House was the first bungalow constructed in Ooty (India). It was built by John Sullivan and was called Kal Bangala by the tribals (Kal means stone in Tamil). Today, it is the official residence of the Principal of the Government Arts College, Ooty.[2][3][4] The tree in front of the bungalow is known as the Sullivan's oak.[5]

History

John Sullivan started building Stonehouse in 1822. He acquired land from the Toda people at one rupee an acre.[1]

See also

Further reading

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References

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