Royal Arcade

The History of Australia's Oldest Arcade: "Construction on the Royal Arcade began in June of 1869 and was completed by May, 1870 and was officially opened by Lo...
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The History of Australia's Oldest Arcade: "Construction on the Royal Arcade began in June of 1869 and was completed by May, 1870 and was officially opened by Lord Mayor Charles Amess. One of the most drawing features of the arcade is Gaunt's Clock which is flanked by two giant statues of the mythical figures of Gog and Magog. Since its implementation in 1892, the two mammoth statues have struck chimes at every hour, and can be heard resounding throughout the arcade. The arcade remained in the familys of Spenseley and Staughton until 1955; where the arcade was auctioned and sold to its tenants who formed a company and purchased the arcade for 541,000 dollars. Between the years 2002-2004, the aged Royal Arcade was refurbished and restored to its past glory. There was extensive skylight work allowing the inflow of natural light and storefronts were made more consistent. After so many years the Royal Arcade still remains, largely unchanged and beautiful in its Renaissance Revival style. Much can be said in words, but you wont know until you experience it for yourself! The Royal Arcade is a significant Victorian era building and is a part of the Victorian Heritage Register." Taken using Canon 7D. Exposure 1/160sec at f2.8, 28mm, ISO 200, 16-35mm lens. Tripod. Post-processed Lightroom 5.2
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