King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street is the part of a major arterial road that traverses the CBD and centre of Adelaide, continuing as King William Road to the north of North Terrace and south of Greenhill Road; between South Terrace and Greenhill Road it is called Peacock Road. At approximately 40 metres (130 ft) wide, King William Street is the widest main street of all the Australian State capital cities. Named after King William IV in 1837, it is historically considered one of Adelaide's high streets, for its focal point of businesses, shops and other prominent establishments. The Glenelg tram line runs along the middle of the street through the city centre.
King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street in 1909.
King William Street in 1914
King William Street in 1973. The elaborate Commonwealth Bank building on the right has since been demolished, as have the two buildings next to it.
Adelaide city centre is the inner city locality of Greater Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It is known by locals simply as "the City" or "Town" to distinguish it from Greater Adelaide and from the City of Adelaide local government area. The population was 15,115 in the 2016 census.
Adelaide City Centre with Adelaide Oval and the Adelaide Festival Centre in view (2015)
Currie Street looking east, c. 1925
This view shows about 60 per cent of the city centre, and the south-eastern suburbs and Adelaide Hills in 1935
Architectural detail of the former Adelaide General Post Office on King William Street
