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Corner Marker

Former Post Office, North Fitzroy Victoria.

“This building was originally constructed by Thomas Rogers, agent - Brick Office 10 rooms, 200 pounds) between 1890 and 1907. It was owned by the Standard Building Society and was sold to the Post Master General in 1908.

The Former North Fitzroy Post Office is of architectural significance for its fine boom Classical style treatment of a corner site and for its demonstration of boom-period building techniques and technologies.

It is significant for what it reveals about the development of the postal service in the early 20th century. The building featured a large residence for the postmaster/mistress, an interesting trace of the organisational and employment forms of the early 20th century.

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Uploaded on May 2, 2024
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