The General Post Office, Sydney

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf building
gptkbp:addresses 1 Martin Place, Sydney
gptkbp:architect gptkb:James_Barnet
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Renaissance Revival
gptkbp:associated_with Australian_history
Australian_postal_history
gptkbp:built 1891
gptkbp:city gptkb:Sydney
gptkbp:community_role social hub
gptkbp:communityEvents festivals and markets
gptkbp:constructionMaterial sandstone
gptkbp:cultural_heritage listed
gptkbp:cultural_significance high
gptkbp:culturalEvents art exhibitions
gptkbp:current_use retail and dining
gptkbp:design_feature ornate detailing
gptkbp:designatedAs State_Heritage_Register
gptkbp:eventsHosted various public events
gptkbp:exhibits historical postal artifacts
gptkbp:famous_for its grand architecture
gptkbp:floors 5
gptkbp:function post office
gptkbp:height 66 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important landmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The General Post Office, Sydney
gptkbp:influenced European_architecture
gptkbp:is_featured_in films and media
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Sydney_CBD
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:language educational workshops
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sydney
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:notable_feature clock_tower
gptkbp:notableGuestStars historical figures
gptkbp:notableWork high
gptkbp:opened 1891
1996
gptkbp:provides_access_to yes
gptkbp:public_transport_access gptkb:Martin_Place_Station
gptkbp:purpose postal services
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:FJ_M._McCarthy
2000
modernization
after fire in 1926
gptkbp:service_ceiling 10 meters
gptkbp:significantEvent World_War_II_communications
gptkbp:structureType public building
gptkbp:style Victorian architecture
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Martin_Place
gptkbp:surroundingArea historic buildings
gptkbp:tour available
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear hundreds of thousands