Williamstown Post and Telegraph Office (Former)

The former Williamstown Post & Telegraph office is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as one of the oldest public buildings in Williamstown and illustrates the formative years in the development of the city during the mid nineteenth century. Part of the building is believed to be the oldest surviving Victorian Colonial Post Office. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a rare example of a public building in a quasi-domestic style seldom seen in contemporary public buildings. It provides a visual link between two important nineteenth century commercial streetscapes and successfully addresses its unusual island site by the multi-bayed style chosen. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the Williamstown community as an important public building and meeting place for over 100 years until its closure in 1979. (AHC criterion G1)

Group

Postal and Telecommunications

Category

Postal Sorting & Distribution Centre