Cathedral Arcade
Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The L-shaped, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the Melbourne central business district, was created in 1926 as part of the Nicholas Building, an early interwar palazzo 'skyscraper' designed by Harry Norris.
Retaining most of its original features, the most notable being the highly detailed stained glass and leadlights arched ceiling, as well as the matching shopfronts. The tiled floor is more recent.
The building with its arcade is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.[1]
References
- ^ Victorian Heritage Database, retrieved 10 November 2012
External links
Media related to Cathedral Arcade at Wikimedia Commons
- v
- t
- e
- Arts
- Chinatown
- Docklands
- East End
- Government
- Greek
- Little Italy
- Paris End
- RMIT Quarter
- Southbank/Wharf
- Sports & Entertainment
- University of Melbourne
- Government House
- Town Hall
- Parliament House
- State Library
- Supreme Court
- Victoria Barracks
- Docklands Stadium
- Grand Prix Circuit
- Icehouse
- Lakeside Stadium
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Melbourne Park (John Cain Arena - Kia Arena - Margaret Court Arena - Rod Laver Arena)
- Rectangular Stadium (AAMI Park)
- Sports & Aquatic Centre
- Melbourne Sports & Entertainment Centre
- Parkville Stadium
- Royal Park Golf Club
37°48′59.9″S 144°58′1.1″E / 37.816639°S 144.966972°E / -37.816639; 144.966972