Apcar Family was the former house of Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Royal Calcutta Turf Club was organised by British Empire in India. Now in modern India that is after the Independence of India in 1947, the governing body of Royal Calcutta Turf Club was transferred to Apcar Family.
House of Apcar Family
The house of Apcars is the two-storey Palladian-style building dating to the early 19th century and maintained in perfect condition. The building of Apcars has a portico on the north side and a veranda on the south. The floors of the ground level are marble, and the doors are made of teak. The vestibule is two stories high, with an elegantly carved wooden staircase leading to the upper floor where the family had their private rooms.
Address of Apcar Family
The House of Apcars which is now called the office of Royal Calcutta Turf Club is located at 11 Russell Street.
Race Course of Royal Calcutta Turf Club
The race course Royal Calcutta Turf Club has three viewing stands. The main pavilion of the house of Apcar Family has three tiers, with elaborate turrets and railings of wrought iron. Across the grounds from the stand, to the east of the race course, is the Victoria Memorial, a marble monument to Queen Victoria.
Modern Race Course of Royal Calcutta Turf Club
The stand of Race Course is now open to all members of the public. The public can buy tickets to see the races. Races are run on Saturdays most of the year. The monsoon meet from July to October is followed by the Cold Weather Meet from November to April.
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