During British colonialism, Mumbai (then Bombay) was a walled, fortified city with three gates: Bazaar Gate, Church Gate, and Apollo Gate. In time, the city grew beyond its walls. To accommodate this expansion, the walls were demolished sometime in the mid to late 19th century. At the spot where the Church Gate once stood, a heritage fountain was constructed. Dedicated to Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, the fountain was constructed by the Esplanade Fee Fund Committee at a total cost of 47,000 rupees, with a donation of 20,500…
