Adelaide Arcade History | Full Tour

Adelaide Arcade was opened in 1885 and was hailed as the most modern shopping precinct in the Southern Hemisphere. With its prominent position between Grenfell Street and Rundle Street (subsequently Rundle Mall), it has continued to be a popular shopping hub to this day.
In 1885, a syndicate was formed and the contract let for the construction of a handsome arcade which would then be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, on a site extending from Rundle Street to Grenfell Street.
Adelaide and Gay’s Arcades are fine examples of the 1880’s boom period. They are testimony to the period during which Rundle Street was transformed into a retail precinct of great renown.
Despite modifications, changes and even a fire, both Adelaide and Gay’s Arcades remain true to their original ambience and style as nineteenth-century shopping developments.

[@cristos58]

What a fabulous programme. Thankyou.

[@zeropoint611]

It is one of my favourite places in the CBD. While small compared to similar arcades worldwide, it is so well-designed and ornated that you feel the same vibe. Thanks for making this video

[@timmyhexham9603]

The Brisbane Arcade is so much like the Adelaide Arcade. Two beautiful shopping facilities

[@Theghostswithin]

wonderful vid, great to see and still be able to walk around this iconic heritage site

[@johnwithall9736]

The fountain is a link to the (now demolished) Jubilee Exhibition Building on North Terrace, its original location. Both buildings were designed by Withall and Wells.

[@savitabenkhunt5933]

Excellent

[@giuseppesecondolelli199]

Meet there with all my friends at the week ends
in late 70's ❤
JOE

[@giuseppesecondolelli199]

Sorry for my mistachen the era that was at the end of 60's
❤JOE cirio tara

[@zxtc12]

Awesome :-)

[@ayhanx7377]

What a shame beautiful Fontaine not rundel mole any more .