Gouger Street, Adelaide
Gouger Street is a major street in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia.[1][2] It was named after Robert Gouger, first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.[3] Gouger Street is known for its high-end international restaurants and cafes. Cuisines found along Gouger Street include Italian, French, Argentinian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. Many of the restaurants on Gouger Street have won awards; some of the better known ones are Star of Siam (which specializes in Thai cuisine), La Porchetta (Italian) and Chi on Gouger.
Gouger Street | |
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Gouger Street, looking westward from the Adelaide Central Market | |
General information | |
Type | Street |
Length | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) |
Opened | 1837 |
Major junctions | |
Eastern end | Victoria Square, King William Street |
Morphett Street | |
Western end | West Terrace |
The southern entrance of the Adelaide Central Market can also be found on Gouger street. A paifang, comprising an archway erected by the city council and two lions donated by the People's Republic of China, marks the southern entrance to the Moonta Street Chinatown.
See also
References
- 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition. UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd). 2003. ISBN 0-7319-1441-4.
- Map of the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide and the Adelaide Parklands.
- Gouger Street Archived 19 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, History of Adelaide Through Street Names, Streets Named on 23 May 1837, historysouthaustralia.net