The post office in the inner city suburb of Redfern is a wonderful heritage building with a magnificent clock tower and cupola. Completed in 1882, it was designed by James Barnet in the Victorian Free Classical style.
I have seen this style many times in late Victorian post officers, including the impressive clock tower. But I don't remember another cupola on a post office. Very cool!
Playing catch up on your blog. Gotta love a beautiful post office. The little dog statue is adorable. We've got one beside the author O.Henry's monument. If I ever post on it, will let you know.
I love the contrast of the colors in this photo. How interesting to see such a beautiful building that was built in 1882! Someday, I will visit your lovely country.
Very nice building and photo. I wonder if modern day architects will ever look back on Victorian style buildings as something to aspire to. They should, IMHO.
What a fantastic building, so different from what we see here in Israel.
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Diane & Bill are in Sydney from Brisbane awaiting the birth of their first grandchild. Would you be interested in a blogger get-together on the weekend of 15/16 May? I will invite Ann, Joan from Blue Mts, Sally and Peter from N.Beaches. Let me know.
Lovely building... sadly, many buildings of this age have not been preserved in Singapore. Those that were kept for their heritage value have often being given new purposes and a somewhat contrived modern sheen. Although our General Post Office's (circa 1874) transformation into the stately Fullerton Hotel would be a notable exception.
Jim, nothing has been decided as yet. I have coffee with Diane & Bill tomorrow arvo. I am proposing Sunday 16th May at midday on the roof of The Glenmore down in The Rocks. Which part, if any, of that causes you grief?
I have seen this style many times in late Victorian post officers, including the impressive clock tower. But I don't remember another cupola on a post office. Very cool!
ReplyDeletePlaying catch up on your blog. Gotta love a beautiful post office. The little dog statue is adorable. We've got one beside the author O.Henry's monument. If I ever post on it, will let you know.
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Jan
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ReplyDeleteJan @ GDP *not* GDLP!!! (reminds me of gulp).
What a neat place! Wow. Very, very beautiful. Those were the days....of building for the ages.
ReplyDeletethe paint looks fresh in this pictrue and the sky is wo derfully blue, you take such a good pictrue
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of the colors in this photo. How interesting to see such a beautiful building that was built in 1882! Someday, I will visit your lovely country.
ReplyDeleteVery nice building and photo. I wonder if modern day architects will ever look back on Victorian style buildings as something to aspire to. They should, IMHO.
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What a wonderful sight. Makes one for sure feel special while entering such a building, and letters obtain a meaning again.
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That's great. I am amazed that it's STILL a Post Office and not some sort of "take away"...
ReplyDeleteMagdalena, thank you for the award for my blog. You are very kind.
ReplyDeleteThat post office looks classic and charming!
ReplyDeletegreat shot - the person gives it a sense of scale
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic building, so different from what we see here in Israel.
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But it is no longer used as a PO and they are struggling to find someone to lease it last time I wandered past.
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ReplyDeleteDiane & Bill are in Sydney from Brisbane awaiting the birth of their first grandchild. Would you be interested in a blogger get-together on the weekend of 15/16 May? I will invite Ann, Joan from Blue Mts, Sally and Peter from N.Beaches. Let me know.
Lovely building... sadly, many buildings of this age have not been preserved in Singapore. Those that were kept for their heritage value have often being given new purposes and a somewhat contrived modern sheen. Although our General Post Office's (circa 1874) transformation into the stately Fullerton Hotel would be a notable exception.
ReplyDeleteJim, nothing has been decided as yet. I have coffee with Diane & Bill tomorrow arvo. I am proposing Sunday 16th May at midday on the roof of The Glenmore down in The Rocks. Which part, if any, of that causes you grief?
ReplyDeleteGot a proposed change already, Jim.
ReplyDeleteHow are you fixed for Saturday 15th May at midday at The Glenmore in The Rocks.
Saturday 15th (or Sunday 16th) at midday should be okay. Keep me posted of confirmation or changes.
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