The building was erected between 1912 and 1913, and opened on 1 March 1915 as the Wan Chai Post Office.

The post office ceased to operate in 1992, after having served the Wan Chai community continuously for 77 years.

[citation needed] The Old Wan Chai Post Office is an L-shaped building.

It is a simple pitched-roof structure with attractive gable ends and mouldings.

[3][4][5] The Old Wan Chai Post Office became a declared monument on 18 May 1990.