Grass Valley Post Office

Statement of Significance

The Grass Valley Post Office is of cultural heritage significance for the following
reasons:
The place is associated with the development of postal and telecommunication services in Grass Valley and the broader Northam Shire.
Level of Significance: Moderate

Physical Description

Timber framed corrugated steel clad open shed structure housing a series of post
boxes for individuals located to the south of Carter Street. An Australia Post Box is
located close to the street. A timber post and rail fence connects to the utilitarian
style structure and continues along part of the north boundary of the property. A U- shape
grey gravel driveway loops around a grassed area containing the post box
structure and a single tree. A larger farm shed is located to the south of the loop
driveway.

History

The current Grass Valley post office at Lot 8, 14 Carter St, Grass Valley was opened
in 1986.
The former post office was at Lot 6, 10 Carter St, Corner of George Street and
operated from approximately 1906 through until 1986. The telephone exchange at
the rear of this property is still in operation.
Theme: Mail Services

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate degree
Authenticity: Moderate degree

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