Geelong Customs House, Neoclassical customs house in Geelong, Australia.
The Geelong Customs House features bluestone walls, symmetrical shapes, tall columns, and ornate decorative details throughout its nineteenth-century structure.
Built in 1856 to replace a timber building from 1838, this customs house managed trade operations during the Australian gold rushes period.
The Victorian Heritage Register lists this building as a prime example of colonial administrative architecture that shaped maritime commerce in the region.
Visitors can find the customs house at coordinates -38.1452, 144.3623, near the Geelong waterfront district where guided tours explain its features.
The City of Greater Geelong plans to transform the interior into a Design and Creative Hub while maintaining its external historical features.
Location: Victoria
Location: City of Greater Geelong
Inception: 1856
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 57 Brougham Street Geelong
GPS coordinates: -38.14520,144.36230
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:15
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