New Delhi: Few cities in the world leave the tourists with vivid impressions than Mumbai, India's commercial capital. It is a fascinating city, a compact mix of the traditional and the modern. It was originally formed conjoining seven islands in Arabian Sea namely Colaba, Fort, Byculla, Matunga, Worli, Parel and Mahim.Mumbai is rated as one of the top 10 centers of the world in terms of commerce and trade.Whether the city is on red alert, or after a bomb blast, life here goes on. This city has a fast moving life. Whether it's a business tycoon or a small roadside Vada Pav vendor (Indian burger), nobody has time for anyone.Here are some vintage pics of this metro: 1. Train standing at Mumbai Central yard.2. Churchgate station 1910.3. Apollo Bunder, now Gateway of India.4. Once Ballard Pier was a railway station.5. Mumbai Kalba Devi Road.6. Colaba was Destination Railway Station.7. Bhendi Bazar, 18608. Bombay 1920-Flora Fountain.9. Bombay Soldiers, 189510. Bombay Voctoria Terminus,1880 11. Oval Maidan New Churhgate , 1930.12. Queens Road.13. Marine Drive , 1930.
Updated on: November 11, 2013 6:38 IST
