Brisbane Arcade is the name of an Art Deco shopping arcade located in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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The arcade can be accessed directly from the Queen Street Mall, and Adelaide Street.
It is an upmarket shopping destination occupied by 50 specialty stores which include a wide array of fashion and jewellery shops, as well as a number of gift stores and cafes.
The Brisbane Arcade was built in 1923 for Dr James Mayne, and his sister Miss Mary Emelia Mayne. It was designed by Richard Gailey (Junior), who is regarded as one of Queensland’s most important earlier architects.
The Arcade continues to be operated today in its original form by the Trustees of the estate of Dr James O’Neil Mayne and the estate of Miss Mary Emelia Mayne. Operating proceeds from Brisbane Arcade are for the direct benefit of the Medical School of the University of Queensland.
The Arcade also prominently features art work from the hosting of Brisbane's World Expo '88, namely, "Mirage" by Swiss-Israeli artist Gidon Graetz.
Brisbane Arcade is open to the public seven days a week.
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