Victoria Memorial

Dated: Dated 1906–21
Declared purpose: Memorial to Queen Victoria
Today: Survives, museum
Build time: About 15 years (1906–21)
Region: India
Architect of record: William Emerson, architect: about 59 when credited (1902, born 1843). Build time on record: about 15 years (1906–21).All architects of record →
On the list as: Documented

Hidden history

Found, Not Built

A white marble domed hall by William Emerson, topped by a bronze Victory figure.

Taj Mahal marble
It is faced in white Makrana marble, the same stone as the Taj Mahal.
A turning figure
The bronze Angel of Victory on the dome was mounted to turn with the wind.
Fifteen years
Foundations went in from 1906, and the superstructure began in 1910.
Architect of record
William Emerson (born 1843) was about 59 when credited with the design in 1902. The Architects of Record page asks how often a young or little-known name delivers a landmark.