Charters Towers Post Office, historic commonwealth heritage site in Charters Towers QLD
Charters Towers Post Office is a two-story brick building constructed in 1892 at the corner of Gill Street and Bow Street, featuring the practical style of the early 1900s. The structure has large windows for natural light, strong walls, and a clock tower added in 1898 with a distinctive spire and weather vane that serve as a landmark.
The building replaced a smaller post office that opened in 1872, just one year after gold was discovered in the area and the town began to grow. A clock tower was added in 1898 to mark the building's prominence, and modifications around 1900 helped maintain its appearance as the town continued to develop.
The building has been a gathering point for locals over many decades, where communication and news exchange took place. It remains a recognizable landmark that connects the community and reinforces the town's identity with its past.
The building stands at a busy street corner, making it easy to locate while walking through town. Visitors can stop by to experience the interior layout and see how postal services were organized in that era, while the exterior remains fully visible from the street for inspection.
The clock tower added in 1898 features a large clock face on each side and a metal spire with a weather vane that became a town landmark visible from many directions. Inside the tower was a bell that chimed the hours, allowing people throughout the town to know the time without seeing the clock face.
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