Marine Drive historical timeline

Marine Drive records the westward expansion of Mumbai through reclamation and the development of a new twentieth-century residential frontage.

Chronology

1. Early 20th century Back Bay reclamation creates new land along the western edge of South Mumbai.
2. 1930s Art Deco apartment buildings begin defining the seafront, adapting the international style to Mumbai's climate.
3. Around 1940 The road and promenade take the form associated with modern Marine Drive.
4. Late 20th century The illuminated curve becomes widely known as the Queen's Necklace and remains a major public gathering space.
5. 2018 UNESCO inscribes the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, including the Marine Drive precinct.

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