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From: Architexturez <interface.services@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:26:22 +0530
AHMEDABAD: The narrow alleys of Ahmedabad’s centuries-old underbelly
have suddenly become hot property. The ‘pol’ houses or havelis of the
walled city are no longer junk from the past. For once, Amdavadis are
showing some respect for their 600-year-old city with the moneyed few
buying up antique ‘pol’ houses to preserve a piece of heritage.
Leading builders of Bakeri Group, entrepreneur Abhay Mangaldas, art
connoisseur Umang Hutheesing, the Sarabhais and art director Ashish
Lakhia are among a few who are either buying or eyeing property in ‘pols’.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Heritage_havelis_now_hot_property/articleshow/2254474.cms