General Post Office, Perth

General Post Office
Perth
The General Post Office building in Perth, Western Australia
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypePost office
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
LocationWestern Australia
Address3 Forrest Place, Perth
CountryAustralia
Coordinates31°57′08″S 115°51′32″E / 31.9522°S 115.8590°E / -31.9522; 115.8590
Current tenants
Construction started1914
Completed1923
OwnerAustralia Post
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Design and construction
Architect(s)
DesignationsCommonwealth Heritage List & State Register of Heritage Places
Official namePerth General Post Office
TypeListed place (Historic)
Designated22 June 2004
Reference no.105527
TypeState Registered Place
Designated16 October 1992
Reference no.1979

The General Post Office is a heritage landmark building in Perth, Western Australia. Located on the western side of Forrest Place in the city's central business district, its imposing stone facade is in the Beaux-Arts style. The building was completed in 1923 after almost a decade of construction, which was protracted by World War I and the resulting shortages of construction materials. At the time of its opening, it was the largest building in Perth.

After decades serving as Perth's central post office, Australia Post vacated the building on 22 July 2016. A franchise of clothing retailer H&M opened in its place in March 2017.


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