Murray Street, Perth
Murray Street is one of the main roads within Perth's central business district. A portion of Murray Street was turned into Murray Street Mall, a pedestrian store with numerous stores and boutiques.
Some of the shops tourists will see at Murray Street Mall are Pandora, The Body Shop, Swarovski and a number of local clothing, jewelry, shoe and souvenir stores. Murray Street Mall also offers many spots for drinks, dining and people watching.
Murray Street was named after Sir George Murray, former Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. Due to the street's long history within the city, it is home to several historic buildings. The Young Australia League Building and House is an Inter-War Free Classical style building constructed in 1905.
Across from the Young Australia League Building and House is a 19th century home that once belonged to philanthropist Timothy Quinlan. The Wentworth Hotel, on the corner of William and Murray Streets, has been in place for more than 100 years. It is a Heritage listed building due to its important contribution to Perth's history and culture.
Some of the shops tourists will see at Murray Street Mall are Pandora, The Body Shop, Swarovski and a number of local clothing, jewelry, shoe and souvenir stores. Murray Street Mall also offers many spots for drinks, dining and people watching.
Murray Street was named after Sir George Murray, former Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. Due to the street's long history within the city, it is home to several historic buildings. The Young Australia League Building and House is an Inter-War Free Classical style building constructed in 1905.
Across from the Young Australia League Building and House is a 19th century home that once belonged to philanthropist Timothy Quinlan. The Wentworth Hotel, on the corner of William and Murray Streets, has been in place for more than 100 years. It is a Heritage listed building due to its important contribution to Perth's history and culture.
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Sight Name: Murray Street
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perth, Australia
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Perth Introduction Walking Tour
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Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth Historic Buildings Walk
Established by British settlers in 1829 and originally named the Swan River Colony, the city of Perth boasts a wealth of old buildings 鈥� governmental, religious, residential, commercial and institutional, 鈥� many of which are heritage-listed.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Just like other Western Australia鈥檚 settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles