Melbourne General Post Office, Neoclassical post office at Elizabeth and Bourke Streets, Melbourne, Australia
The Melbourne General Post Office spans three floors with classical columns, featuring Tuscan, Ionic, and Corinthian architectural elements across each respective level.
Construction of the building started in 1861 after a design competition, with architects Arthur Ebdon Johnson and William Wardell developing the structure until its completion in 1907.
The post office functions as a central gathering point for Melbourne residents, hosting significant ceremonies and marking the location from which all Victorian distances are measured.
The building now houses retail spaces and restaurants following its transformation in 2004, while maintaining its exterior architectural features under heritage protection.
A grand arcaded façade stretching 113 feet along Elizabeth Street was added during the 1907 expansion, incorporating sandstone from the Grampians region.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1907
Architects: Arthur Ebdon Johnson, William Wardell
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 338-352 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC
Website: http://melbournesgpo.com
GPS coordinates: -37.81380,144.96300
Latest update: June 14, 2025 15:37
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