Royal Arcade

The Royal Arcade in Melbourne was the first arcade in Melbourne and is the longest-standing arcade in Australia. Construction began in June 1869 and was completed by May 1870, and it was officially opened by Lord Mayor Charles Amess. The winning design was by 19th-century architect Charles Webb in the Italianate style. As a significant Victorian era building, it is part of the Victorian Heritage Register. The arcade houses a varied collection of small shops and is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

The Royal Arcade was proudly the first arcade in Melbourne and is the longest-standing arcade in Australia. The land on which the arcade was built was prime land when Melbourne was first settled; it was the first land purchase by Mr Joseph Moore in 1837 for £20, and in 1855 it was purchased for £650 by Mr Simon Staughton. Construction of the Royal Arcade began in June 1869 and was completed by May 1870, and it was officially opened by Lord Mayor Charles Amess. In 1868, a major competition was held for the design of the Royal Arcade; the winning entry was by Mr Charles Webb, a 19th-century architect from Suffolk, England, in the Italianate style. As a significant Victorian era building, it is part of the Victorian Heritage Register.

Historic shopping arcade and heritage site in Melbourne CBD.

Product categories. shopping arcade · retail shops · coffee shops

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