Custom House

Launceston Architecture A

Custom House

Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia

Created By: University of Tasmania

Information

Location: 87-89 Esplanade

Year: 1888

Architect: WW Eldridge (Government Architect)

Builder: J & T Gunn

Style: Renaissance Revival

Notes: Established to collect revenue from Tasmania's mining industries, and designed (in grander style and larger scale than the former Custom House (a couple of Stops along from here) to reflect the wealth of these industries in its palatial colonnade and façade.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Launceston Architecture A


 

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