The Barracks Arch

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The Barracks Arch is located on the corner of Malcolm and Elder Streets, at the western end of St Georges Terrace in Perth, Western Australia. It effectively blocks a clear view from Parliament House down to St George's Terrace.

Designed by Richard Roach Jewell, the Barracks were originally built in 1863 to house the retired Pensioner Forces. In the twentieth century, various government departments had offices in the building, including the Public Works department. In 1966, two wings were demolished to make way for the Mitchell Freeway. Public outrage led to the arch being saved.