Point Zero
From Engineering Heritage Australia
Point Zero is the marker from which all distances from Perth have been measured since 1925. It represents the centre point of the city. This point also marks the site of the former General Post Office.
Perth was initially divided into two distinct sections. The western side of the city, facing the ocean, serviced the port while the eastern side of the city, including the State Buildings where Point Zero is marked, was the administrative and civic heart of the city. It housed the courts, the police station and government buildings to serve the people.
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