Claremont Post Office, historic post office in Claremont, Western Australia
Claremont Post Office is a heritage building located at the corner of Bayview Terrace and Gugeri Street in Claremont, Western Australia. Built in 1896 by architect George Temple Pool, it features limestone walls and terracotta roof tiles in a Romanesque style with rounded windows and traditional stone details.
The building was constructed in 1896 by architect George Temple Pool and originally served as a post office with living quarters for the postmaster and telegraph services. In 1914, architect Hillson Beasley carried out modernizations including a curved porch, which kept the building relevant while preserving its core character.
The building has been woven into daily community life in Claremont for over a century. Residents have relied on it as a hub for communication and connection, making it central to the town's local identity and social fabric.
The post office sits at the corner of Bay View Terrace and Gugeri Street in Claremont's town center, within walking distance of the train station and nearby shops, with parking available close by. It remains a working facility offering standard postal services for letters and parcels.
The building faced demolition in the 1980s, but local groups and community members successfully fought to save it. This rescue effort transformed it into a symbol of the community's commitment to preserving local history and heritage architecture.
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