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Melbourne General Post Office Charles Nettleton 1868 State Library Victoria H868 H141622 A post office was first established in Melbourne on 13 April 1837, but it would not be until 1841 that a permanent post office building would be erected on the site of the present GPO.
Jun 21, 2016 · From the mid-19th Century right up until 1992, Melbournians visited the GPO to post letters, buy stationary, check their PO boxes and pay bills, but these days the building is home to retailers and restaurants.
Sep 12, 2001 · The first Postmaster for Melbourne was appointed in 1838 and the first Post Office was opened on this site in 1841, providing an essential link to 'home' (England). Work commences on the 2 storey Renaissance Revival structure, with its stone facade enlivened with elaborate layering of columns designed by architects including A. E. Johnson. 1867.
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The Melbourne General Post Office is of great social and historical significance for its association with the development of Melbourne into a major city and as the focal point for social and cultural events as varied as New Year's Eve revelries and Armistice Day celebrations.
Built between 1859 and 1907. Designed by Arthur E. Johnson. No longer used by Australia Post. Top. Building Description: The General Post Office was, until 2001, Melbourne's central Post Office and quite literally considered the centre of Melbourne.
Its foundations were laid in 1859 and construction was completed in 1867. A third level was added to the structure in 1887 and the building operated as a general post office until around 1992. In 2001, developers won the rights to develop a retail complex here and so the transition was made from post office to retail hub.
Melbourne. Built in the 19th Century, Melbourne’s GPO (General Post Office) once served as the city's quintessential post office building and is today known for its hustle and bustle by shopping enthusiasts.
