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A building or room where business, administrative or professional activities are conducted. Use specific type where known.

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Term Note
ARCHITECTS PRACTICE A business providing a range of architectural services.
ARMY OFFICE A building used for a variety of administrative purposes, usually at a military base.
BETTING OFFICE An establishment where wagering and the placing of bets takes place.
BOOKING OFFICE An establishment where tickets/reservations for events, journeys or entrance to a site can be purchased.
CANTEEN A self-service dining room, especially for workers/employees; also in institutions, such as schools, hospitals, etc.
COMMERCIAL OFFICE The administrative office of a commercial concern.
COUNTING HOUSE An accounts office, especially within an industrial or commercial complex.
DOCKMASTERS OFFICE An administrative building used by the official in charge of a dock or harbour.
ENGINEERS OFFICE A business providing a range of engineering services.
ESTATE OFFICE An office for the administration of a town or country estate.
GOVERNMENT OFFICE The offices of a Government Department responsible for the administration of the country.
MARITIME OFFICE A building from where marine operations are directed.
PILOT OFFICE An office used by a qualified pilot, expert in ship-handling and with local knowledge, who assists the captain or master to take a vessel in or out of a harbour or through narrow waters.
PORT AUTHORITY OFFICE The office of the body controlling a harbour and docks.
POST OFFICE A building, department or other establishment where postal business is carried out.
SURVEYORS OFFICE A business providing a range of land and building surveys.
TIME OFFICE A room or building occupied by a person employed to keep accounts of workers' hours of labour.

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