Hidden in plain sight, Trinity Church whispers tales of old Madras. This isn’t the grand Trinity Church many know. This is a different Trinity, a smaller chapel, a precursor to the bustling railway station that stands here now. Imagine Madras in 1831. Long before the rumble of trains, a tranquil garden known as Jamla Thottam occupied this very spot. Within this green oasis, Trinity Chapel arose, a beacon of faith for the Christians of southern Black Town. Reverend Risdale spearheaded the chapel’s creation, envisioning a place of worship amidst the growing community. For decades, Trinity Chapel served as a prominent landmark. Its location, at the corner of Stringer Street and Wall Tax Road, became a familiar meeting point. The chapel predates the Central Railway Station by over sixty years. It even predates the station’s predecessor, Jamla Thottam itself. The garden’s origins trace back even further, to 1671. A wealthy Portuguese trader, John Pereira, leased the land, a sprawling 36,000 square feet. It was first known as Pereira Thottam, before evolving into the name Jamla Thottam. The garden transformed into a residential area in the 1740s, as people relocated from old Black Town. Today, Trinity Chapel stands overshadowed by the modern city. A forgotten relic of a bygone era. Yet, its story persists, a testament to the ever-changing landscape of Chennai. Trinity Church, a hidden gem, waiting to be rediscovered.
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