Wollongong East (former), NSW, 2500
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
S 34° 25.473 E 150° 54.061
56H E 307117 N 6188771
Quick Description: The Wollongong East (former) Post Office was built in 1882.
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 6/22/2012 4:59:26 AM
Waymark Code: WMEP9R
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member The Spindoctors
Views: 1

Long Description:
It is a heritage listed building which is described by the NSW Heritage Office as: Illustrative of early development of Wollongong around Market Square. Architectural significance - excellent and rare example of symmetrical Victorian Italianate. A two storey building with a tiled hip roof, painted cement render walling lined in imitation of ashlar.

Former Wollongong East Post Office, Group: Postal and Telecommunications.

Credit NSW Heritage Office: (visit link)

A rare building it has landmark, architectural, townscape and aesthetic value.

It is now the Illawarra Museum.
State/Territory: NSW

Post Office Type: Post Office

Post Boxes: No

Historical Significance: Yes - Older than 50 years

Current use: No

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