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This building was used for organising political meetings
and other social gatherings such as Weddings and
religious festivals for the fishing Community in the early
20th century.
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The academy building is a 19th century building. It
displays Tamil features such as a Thalvaram on the front,
one golden leaf ornamented door with Hindu figures, a
traditional ground floor, with a typical 12 wooden
columns mutram. There is also western influence, with an
iconic columned veranda on the front and the upper floor
wall plasters decorated with floral motives. In the main
building, a large room looks like a dancing hall. On a
EXISTING SITE PLAN whole , a conspicuous synthesis of two varying styles
has happened which has resulted in the interesting
franco tamil architectural style.
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The massive building was a clear sign of power. The
French style of the dancing hall suggests a very active
social life where the french officials also
participated. The large hall at the western side came in
handy for organising political meetings and other social
gatherings such as weddings and religious festival,
which could be used to control the fishing community.
BUILDING-A RESTORED IN 2022
BUILDING-B UNDER RESTORATION
BUILDING-C YET TO BE RENOVATE
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