Former Petrolia Ontario PO N0N 1R0
Posted by: 
stinger503
N 42° 52.909 W 082° 08.848
17T E 406292 N 4748329
Historic heritage building which served Petrolia as a post office until 1964
Waymark Code: WMVGH5
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/16/2017
Views: 1
Located in downtown Petrolia, Ontario, this building served as the Petrolia Post Office from 1894 to 1964. Constructed in 1892 and designed by Thomas Fuller, the building sits at the corner of Petrolia Line and Albany Street.
Originally this building held not only the post office but also the Inland Revenue and Customs offices, and residences for the postmaster and caretaker.
Currently the building is occupied by The Olde Post Office Gift Shoppe.
Post Office Type: Other
Province/Territory: Ontario
Historical Significance: Yes - Older than 50 years
Location has a philatelic display: no
What brought you here?:
Beautiful history
Friendly and helpful service: Not Listed
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