Photograph, Stawell Post Office Cnr Wimmera and Main Streets 1875

Historical information

Stawell Post office built in March 1875 replacing the 1860 weather board building in the early Township of Stawell. The stucco exterior was described as modern Italian, and the building had excellent proportions. Special reference was made to the use of slate from Great Western. The foundations are of solid granite. The difference in this photograph to 85.01 would be approximately 100 years.

Physical description

Stawell Post Office possibly before 1880's on Corner of Wimmera and Main Street. Man on right of photograph standing in front of Akins Seed and Stationers Store near telegraph pole and horse.

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