GPO Kolkata, an interesting heritage

General Post Office located at Dalhousie square of Kolkata, is one of its 800 heritage buildings. It was completed and occupied on 2nd October, 1868. This two-storeyed building with its impressive dome rising to a height of over 220 feet is an important landmark in the city of Kolkata. It is a living testimony to the long tradition of service of the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department. It has been the nerve-centre for the postal needs of millions of citizens of Kolkata over successive generations. It also had a '40 paise' stamp which carried its image on it and was issued on 2nd October 1968 which was its centenary year. At its entrance it has imposing top edifice of tall Ionic Corinthian Pillars. Originally this site marked the outpost of the first Fort Williams which was build to protect the old city. It also has a postal museum which is said to be philatelist delight.