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The clock tower at the Belgaum Native General Library

Apr 1, 2018 by Editor Apr 1, 2018 9 Comments

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Belgaum Clock Tower

Belgaum Native General Library (now called Sarvajanik Vaachnalaya Belagavi)was established in 1848 by the then collector M.J.D.Invararity. This is heralded as the first library started in Karnataka state. The clock tower on the Library which still stands tall, was built later(1930-35). The clock tower is now a landmark monument in Belagavi and its pride, situated in the heart of the city, Ganpat Galli.

It once boasted of a sizable collection of English, Marathi & Gujrati Books. More importantly, it had people with adequate time and dedication to partake the rich treasure of information and tales from around the globe.

Names:
1848 – The Belgaum Native General Library

21-07-1907 – The General Library Belgaum

13-03-1921 – Sarvajanik Vaachnalaya Belgaum

Clock Mechanism
Clock Mechanism

After 1921 it was planned to renovate the building and the actual renovation of construction of the new building began in 1925 and got completed in 1935. All the money required was raised by way of donations ranging from Rs.5 to 1000 each.
The Belgaum Nagar Palika (Town Panchayat) Alloted Rs.1500 for the tower. The initial plan of the building was prepared by Shri.Shashital and then Shri.Dharwadkar made a few changes. The new building with the clock tower was ready in 1935 as per records.

The clock tower is completely mechanical and needs the key to be wound once in 48 hours.
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Writes about the cozy town of Belagavi and captures all the important happenings of the city. Since 2007 have been writing on AllaboutBelagum on varied topics and impactful stories.

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  1. Altaf Shaikh says

    Apr 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    Appreciations to the editor for sharing such good articles of Belgavi. This clock tower is on of the landmarks of our belgavi city which shows the past glory and future time.

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  2. M G KULKARNI says

    Aug 4, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    I too use to visit this library during my school days, till I got job in 1971. Beautiful place for reading with Rich books.

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  3. Shabaz says

    Oct 14, 2016 at 12:28 AM

    I always mesmerized by this clock tower .. and library.

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  4. Nischal yalgi says

    Oct 13, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    I too have lot of memories of this. One of them is while going to the school we followed its time. Thanks for the post

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  5. Kirit Goradia says

    Oct 13, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks for the Post, i used to Visit this Library atleast twice a week along with my Elder Sister. Thanks for the old memories.

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  6. Dr. Ashok D Satpute says

    Apr 8, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Iwas searchng for photos of the library for an article in kannada,thanks for them.I went back to 60s when i and my brothers used to go there to get kannada novels.I remember one Mr. Kulakarni who used to issue books.Though i stay in Mysore I deeply attached to this library which initiated my reading habit.Thanks .

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  7. Ashok.G.Mujumdar says

    Jun 29, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    The Sarvajanik Vachnalaya brought my memories back.I used to go with my younger brother to read comics and books in the evening everyday.Nice Photographs.

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  8. Oliver DSouza says

    Dec 24, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Good photo feature. Congrats

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  9. SM NAIK says

    Aug 12, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Dear editor , Thanks for the post. It made me go back in time in the British Era ( mentally of course).

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