Former Post and Telegraph Building
Former Post and Telegraph Building, Art Deco heritage building in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Former Post and Telegraph Building features geometric shapes and decorative elements across its six-story facade made of concrete and steel.
The structure, completed in 1939 by architect Edmund Anscombe, originally contained two tennis courts on the roof until World War II modifications.
The building represents a period of postal service expansion in New Zealand, serving as a central communications hub for the Wellington region.
Located at coordinates -41.290849, 174.784766, the building now houses residential apartments, restaurants, and retail spaces accessible to visitors.
The construction required 400 concrete support piles extending 18 meters deep into reclaimed land to establish a stable foundation.
Location: Wellington Region
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1939
Architects: Edmund Anscombe
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Herd Street, Wellington
GPS coordinates: -41.29085,174.78477
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:09
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