Historic Images of Sri Lanka
Port building at Colombo harbour 1960s #IMG785
Port building at Colombo harbour was built in 1928. This is used to be the passenger jetty, later building was transformed into office complex for Colombo port authority.
Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo c.1950s #IMG773 Due to the Gafoor Building poor condition, building has been condemned since 1992.
Busy street scene, Main street, Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1980’s Main Street in Pettah is one of the busiest streets in Colombo, and the street is popular for gold and jewelry shops.
I am trying to trace my Grandfather’s house, and that of my father, in Colombo. He was Thomas D Mason, Harbourmaster (Port Commissioner) in the 1920’sI believe…..he succeeded his brother-in-law Mr. Carmichael. He was then succeeded by his eldest son, Thomas. The address I have been furnished with is 1, Mutwal Gardens. However, I am unable to get any satisfaction with this address. My father, mother and sister & I came to Colombo in 1948, and lived in the Dock Bungalow, which was located alongside the dry dock.