Westgate, NSW

Westgate is a two-story post office building in Annandale featuring the architectural style typical of late 19th-century Australian government structures. The facade displays decorative stonework and period detailing that reflect the craftsmanship of that era.

The post office was designed by renowned government architect Walter Liberty Vernon and opened to the public in 1896. It was built during a period of rapid growth in Sydney when new public facilities were needed to serve expanding communities.

The building represents the development of postal services in New South Wales during a period of substantial urban growth and community expansion.

The building is located in Annandale and can be easily reached by following local streets. It remains an active postal facility today where you can access standard postal services.

The building maintains its original architectural integrity while adapting to modern postal service requirements through careful preservation of its structural elements.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1896

Architects: Walter Liberty Vernon

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: -33.88117,151.17051

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47