Hay Street, Perth
Hay Street is a main business street in Perth. A section of the street, between Barrack and William Streets, is a pedestrian mall. It was converted into a pedestrian mall in 1972. It was the first of its kind in the city.
Hay Street is notable for shopping as well as its historic buildings. Those who visit the street will notice a large number of notable structures along Hay Street.
The Gledden Building is an important feature of Perth's early architecture. It is an Art Deco building constructed in 1938 that was inspired by the skyscrapers of New York City and Chicago. His Majesty's Theatre is an Edwardian Baroque theatre built in 1904. Other important buildings on the street include London Court, Pert Town Hall, the City of Perth Library, Ross Memorial Church and many others.
Hay Street was named after Robert William Hay. Hay was the Permanent Under Secretary for Colonies from 1825 to 1836.
Hay Street is notable for shopping as well as its historic buildings. Those who visit the street will notice a large number of notable structures along Hay Street.
The Gledden Building is an important feature of Perth's early architecture. It is an Art Deco building constructed in 1938 that was inspired by the skyscrapers of New York City and Chicago. His Majesty's Theatre is an Edwardian Baroque theatre built in 1904. Other important buildings on the street include London Court, Pert Town Hall, the City of Perth Library, Ross Memorial Church and many others.
Hay Street was named after Robert William Hay. Hay was the Permanent Under Secretary for Colonies from 1825 to 1836.
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Hay Street on Map
Sight Name: Hay 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
Create Your Own Walk in Perth
Creating your own self-guided walk in Perth is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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 – governmental, religious, residential, commercial and institutional, – many of which are heritage-listed.
Just like other Western Australia’s 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
Just like other Western Australia’s 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
Perth Introduction Walking Tour
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. With a population of more than 2 million, the metropolitan area is the fourth largest in the country.
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