Drawing - Print, Customs House, Williamstown, Joan Storie, Customs House Williamstown, 1985

Historical information

The Williamstown Customs House was built in 1873 by the Public Works Department, and is now occupied by a private school. The Classical design and size of the Customs House illustrates how important the port city of Williamstown was during the 1800s, as a base for the importing and exporting of goods.

Physical description

Framed print of a pencil drawing of the Williamstown Customs House Building, Nelson Place, Williamstown. Arches open to ground floor/upper floor double hung windows with balconies, and two chimneys. An iron palisade fence surrounds the building.

Inscriptions & markings

"Joan Storie 1985" (artist)

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