The foundation stone of the College's building was laid by Viceroy Lord Dufferin and Ava on 3rd November 1886 (the page says 'this building'; the building is not named).
| Who | Role | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Umpherston Aitchison | speaker (words quoted on the occasion) | ||
| Earl of Dufferin and Ava | laid the foundation stone | ||
| Lord Dufferin and Ava | laid the foundation stone (Viceroy) |
Photographs appear here when the article that reports the event carries them.
the foundation stone of this building was laid on the 3rd November, 1886, by Viceroy Lord Dufferin and Ava
On 3 November 1886, the Viceroy Earl of Dufferin and Ava laid the foundation stone of the main building. The building was designed by Bhai Ram Singh and built by Sir Ganga Ram, one a leading architect and the other a leading builder of that time.
When Aitchison College’s foundation stone was laid on November 3, 1886, Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison said,
the foundation stone of this building was laid on the 3rd November, 1886, by Viceroy Lord Dufferin and Ava