Kingston Main Post Office - K7L 1X0 - A Canadian Historical Landmark
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unimoggers
N 44° 13.806 W 076° 28.976
18T E 381567 N 4898499
I found this beauty while waymarking other categories in Kingston.
Waymark Code: WM1W0V
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/17/2007
Views: 133
In 1856-59 the government of the united Canadas erected the Kingston Post Office. Designed by the Montreal architectural firm of Hopkins, Lawford and Nelson, this limestone building shows the influence of the British classical style, particularly as it derived from Italian Renaissance palace architecture. The pronounced rustication of the ground storey contrasts with the refined details of the upper level to create a balanced, harmonious composition. Planned in conjunction with the nearby Custom House, the Post Office contributes to the dignified quality of this nineteenth century streetscape.
Post Office Type: Main Branch
Province/Territory: Ontario
Historical Significance: Yes - Older than 50 years
Location has a philatelic display: yes
Friendly and helpful service: yes
What brought you here?:
The building was so beautiful, I had to stop and read about it. It was Sunday.
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Visit Instructions:
To post a log to an existing Canada Post waymark, you will need to post a unique picture of the Canada Post sign. Including your gps device in the picture is not neccesary, but wouldn't be cause for disapproval, as long as all other details of your log are acceptable.