The Block Arcade |
The Block Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade experience in the centre of Melbourne but going back a hundred years it was the "place to be seen".
Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the Block Arcade is Melbourne’s most famous boutique shopping experience. As a key part of the Golden Mile heritage walk, there is so much to do and see including - boutique fashion, art, gift shops, vintage jewellery, restaurants, cafes and music.
The arcade is a truly unique and iconic location and is home to a wide range of renowned retailers including - Haigh’s Chocolates, Art Of Dr. Seuss, Basement Discs, Sol Alpaca, Bell & Ross and Camper Shoes. Whether it’s shopping or history you are after, the Block Arcade is a must see experience.
History
The arcade was designed by architect David C. Askew and constructed between 1891 and 1893
The result was one of Melbourne's most richly decorated interior spaces, replete with mosaic tiled flooring, glass canopy, wrought iron and carved stone finishings.
The exterior facade of the six storey office has near identical facades on Collins and Elizabeth Streets and is one of Australia's best surviving examples of the Victorian Mannerist style.
The arcade was formerly known as "Carpenter's Lane", however the precinct was widely known as "The Block".
Once the works were complete, local shopkeepers successfully petitioned to have it changed to its present name.
The Block Arcade has two addresses: 282 Collins Street Melbourne through to 960 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
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Address: 282 Collins Street, Melbourne
Doing the Block was an expression coined in the late 1800's for the stroll through Melbourne's shopping arcades, The Block and Royal Arcade.
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Address: 290 Collins St,, Melbourne 3001
The Charles Dickens Tavern is a British pub in the heart of Melbourne.
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Address: The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne 3001
The Tearooms 1892 is located in the historic Block Arcade in Melbourne.
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❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ 282 Collins Street Melbourne 3001 View Map
✆ Telephone: 9654 5244
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ www.theblockarcade.com.au➼ Block Arcade, Melbourne - Wikipedia
➼ www.theblockarcade.com.au
➼ The Block Arcade [Building Profile - Walking Melbourne]
➼ Also see Royal Arcade
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Doing the Block
➼ The Charles Dickens Tavern
➼ The Tea Rooms 1892
➼ The Tea Rooms 1892: High Tea
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