Campbelltown Post Office (former)
Location: 261 Queen Street, Campbelltown, NSW 2560
Constructed: 1881 - 1881
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Stroll past the Campbelltown Post Office building as you explore the heritage of Campbelltown on the Heritage Walk.
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Physical Description
The former Post office is a two storied rendered brick classical revival building, with three semi-circular arches in the front bay facade under the front verandah. Victorian Italianate style baclony and clock added 1893 by A R Payten the small two storey building has a three-arch arcade at ground level and verandah above, with a small central pedimented panel containing a clock, reputedly designed by local architect A.R. payten and inserted in 1883. It is adjoined by a small single storey block with a typical 19th century verandah. There is a single storey wing on the north side of the building. |
Modifications
1881 - constructed
1883 - new first floor verandah and clock added
post 1915 - new verandah to single storey
6 April 1987 - Heritage Council approval for enclosure and outdoor eating area subject to conditions.
14 October 1994 - Heritage Council approval for re-fit of restaurant.
11 May 2006 - Heritage Council approval for demolition of existing steel structure and construction of new structure and use of cafe. |
History
Campbellttown was one of the seven first country postal depots in New South Wales., with postmaster John Scarr appointed in 1828. Constructed in 1881 and designed by James Barnet. A small central pedimented panel containing a clock, designed by local architect A.R. Payten was inserted in 1883.
Following the sale of the Post Office and as a requirement of the sale, the Commonwealth Government sought the placement of a Permanent Conservation Order over the building. A Permanent Conservation Order was placed over the building on 22 July 1983. It was transferred to the State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
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