Katoomba Post Office facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Katoomba Post Office (former) |
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| Location | 59-61 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia |
| Architect | NSW Government Architect's office |
| Architectural style(s) | Georgian Revival |
| Official name: Katoomba Post Office (former) | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 22 December 2000 |
| Reference no. | 1453 |
| Type | Post Office |
| Category | Postal and Telecommunications |
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The Katoomba Post Office is an old building in Katoomba, Australia. It used to be a post office but now it's a shop. This building is very special because of its history and how it looks. It was designed by the New South Wales Government Architect's office. People also call it the Katoomba Post Office (former). It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 22 December 2000, which means it's protected because of its importance.
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What it Looks Like
The old Katoomba Post Office is a two-story building made of bricks. At the very top, there's a low wall called a parapet wall. The building has brick chimneys with special clay pots on top.
Windows and Walls
The windows are made of wood and have many small glass sections. They are "double-hung," meaning they can slide up and down from both the top and bottom. The bottom part of the building is also made of bricks. On the walls, you can see flat, column-like shapes called pilasters.
How it's Been Kept
As of 2000, the building was in good condition. It has had a few changes over the years:
- In 1917, some parts of the building were changed.
- In 1923, a second story was added, making it taller.
Why This Building is Special
The Katoomba Post Office is important for a few reasons. It has a lot of history and played a big part in the community.
Its Place in Katoomba
This building was always a key part of Katoomba's main shopping area. It helped people communicate by sending letters and packages. It also makes Katoomba Street look unique and adds to the charm of the shops there.
A Model for Other Post Offices
The building also shows an important change in how post offices were managed. At first, the state government of New South Wales designed and built post offices. But after 1916, the national government (the Commonwealth) took over. The design of the Katoomba Post Office, which was built in 1910 in the Georgian Revival style, was so popular that it was used as a model for many new post offices built across Australia until 1930.
The Katoomba Post Office was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 22 December 2000. This listing helps protect it for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
