In the mid-19th century, Baroda witnessed a shift from traditional medical practices involving vaidyas and hakims to the adoption of European medicine and doctors. This transition led to the construction of bungalows for the use of these new medical professionals. Among them was the Head Nurse’s bungalow, built in 1916 behind the Yavteshwar Mahadev Temple. Architectural Features The Head Nurse’s…
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Located on the premises of Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSG Hospital) was a bungalow built in the 1880s for the resident doctor of the hospital. The bungalow exemplified British Colonial architecture and was situated just behind the Memorial of Yuvaraj Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad. In its heyday, it was surrounded by large trees and even had its own small garden. Occupied by…