Madras Veterinary College is founded in Periamet by Lt Col. Dobbins. This is the first Veterinary College in the country to get University affiliation and grant degrees.

The National Art Gallery is built by T. Namberumal Chetty on a Henry Irwin design. This pink sandstone edifice boasts of spectacular designing on its facade.

Ripon building (named after a former Viceroy) is built at a cost of Rs 7,50,000/- by P. Loganatha Mudaliar. This 252-feet long building, in dazzling white is, the headquarters of the Chennai Corporation today.

Capper House at Marina opens its doors to 37 women students to become the first college for women in the city. From 1917 onwards this college has been known as the Queen Mary's College.

The Southern Railway Headquarters building is opened. This grey edifice is one of the city's most impressive examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

The most renowned Catholic college in the city - Loyola College, is founded by a Jesuit priest - Rev. Fr Francis Bertram S. J.

The Music Academy is founded to foster a Carnatic Music culture that encourages both theory and performance. The Academy's T. T. Krishnamachari Auditorium (whose foundation stone was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955) is today the Mecca for Carnatic Music.

The first Suburban Electric Train Service in the city commences.

Dr Rajah, Sir M A Muthiah Chettiar becomes the first Mayor of Chennai. He was re-elected for another term in November 1934.

Legendary Bharathanatyam exponent Rukmini Devi Arundale establishes Kalakshetra (the place for Art) - one of the finest dance schools in the country, credited with helping revive classical dance.