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Stone House, Ooty

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Former names
  
Kal Bangala

Location
  
Ooty, Tamil Nadu,

Elevation
  
2240 m

Architectural style
  
European

Country
  
India

Construction started
  
1822

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Client
  
Principal, Government Arts College, Ooty

Similar
  
St Stephen's Church, Kamaraj Sagar Dam, Ooty Golf Course, Ooty Lake, Government Rose Garden

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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. The tree in front of the bungalow is known as the Sullivan's oak.

Contents

Map of Stone House, Stone House Area, Thalayathimund, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643002

History

John Sullivan started building Stonehouse in 1822. He acquired land from the Toda people at 1 (1.5¢ US) an acre.

References

Stone House, Ooty Wikipedia