General Post Office, Brisbane
The General Post Office (abbreviated: GPO) in Brisbane, Queensland, in Australia is a heritage-listed post office located at 261 Queen Street in 1872 and extended through to Elizabeth Street in 1908. It is still in use by Australia Post. Opposite the GPO building is Post Office Square.
| General Post Office Brisbane | |
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General Post Office, Brisbane, 2020 | |
| Alternative names | GPO |
| General information | |
| Type | Post Office |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical architecture |
| Location | Brisbane central business district |
| Address | 261 Queen Street, Brisbane |
| Current tenants | Australia Post |
| Construction started | 1871 |
| Inaugurated | 28 September 1872 |
| Owner | Australia Post |
| Height | 50 feet (15 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and stone |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | F. G. D. Stanley |
| Main contractor | John Petrie |
| References | |
| General Post Office History | |
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