General Post Office, Perth
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.
| General Post Office Perth | |
|---|---|
The General Post Office building in Perth, Western Australia | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Post office |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| Location | Western Australia |
| Address | 3 Forrest Place, Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 31.9522°S 115.8590°E |
| Current tenants | |
| Construction started | 1914 |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Owner | Australia Post |
| Technical details | |
| Material | |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | |
| Designations | Commonwealth Heritage List & State Register of Heritage Places |
| Official name | Perth General Post Office |
| Type | Listed place (Historic) |
| Designated | 22 June 2004 |
| Reference no. | 105527 |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 16 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 1979 |
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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