Home > Oceania > Australia > Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Rundle Street, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
Rundle Street, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. The building with the dome is the Adelaide Arcade which opened in 1885. The first electric street lighting in South Australia was installed in Rundle Street in 1895. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago". [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1895]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 18909192
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Adelaide Australia Electric Lighting Electricity George Newnes George Newnes Ltd Lamp Meisenbach Newnes Publishing Shopping Arcade South Australia Street Lamp Street Light Street Lighting York And Son York And Son Ltd
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Country
> Australia
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Oceania
> Australia
> Adelaide
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Rundle Street in Adelaide, Australia, during the year 1895. The skilled photographers from York & Son have beautifully captured a moment frozen in time. As we delve into this image, our eyes are immediately drawn to the magnificent building with a grand dome - none other than the iconic Adelaide Arcade. Opened just ten years prior in 1885, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to the city's growth and prosperity. Its presence dominates the cityscape and adds an air of elegance to its surroundings. Interestingly, it was also on Rundle Street that South Australia witnessed its first taste of electric street lighting later that same year. The monochrome aesthetic transports us further into history, emphasizing both the charm and simplicity of life at that time. Rows of shops line either side of the avenue while pedestrians stroll along its lanes, captivated by their daily routines amidst this evolving urban landscape. This remarkable photograph is part of "Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago" published by George Newnes Ltd in London during 1895. It serves as an invaluable glimpse into a bygone era when electricity was still novel and shopping arcades were emerging as vibrant hubs for commerce. As we admire this print today, let us appreciate how far we have come since those days while cherishing these remnants from our past that continue to shape our present.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
