Cathedral Arcade

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View of Cathedral Arcade looking east from Swanston Street.

Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria.

It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside of the building.

The arcade is notable as it retains all of its original features. The arcade is fully covered by stained glass and leadlights, which forms a highly detailed arch leading to a central dome. The floors are decorated with ceramic tiles, and the shopfronts feature richly detailed wood panels.

The art deco arcade, which dates back to 1925 is part of the Nicholas Building designed by Harry Norris, is an early interwar palazzo skyscraper. The building itself, including the arcade is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Victorian Heritage Database, retrieved 10 November 2012

External links

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  • See also: Events in the Melbourne City Centre
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Coordinates: 37°48′59.9″S 144°58′1.1″E / 37.816639°S 144.966972°E / -37.816639; 144.966972

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