
This
building was built to commemorate Sir K. Seshadri Iyer, who was the
Dewan of Mysore State from 1883 to 1901. This red building is
situated in Cubban Park and houses State Central Library which was
set up in 1915. The library is closed on Mondays and has a
collection from the period of 0830-1900.
The statue of Seshadri Iyer in a small rose garden, in front of the
Hall was put up in 1913. One can have a view of the building with
the statue in the front, from Hudson Circle.