Hutt Street, Adelaide
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Hutt Street is a main road on the eastern boundary of the central business district
(CBD) of Adelaide
, South Australia
. It runs north-south, from Pirie Street
, and can be considered a branch of East Terrace
. It runs to South Terrace
, where it becomes Hutt Road.
Hutt Street was named after Sir William Hutt
, an early South Australian pioneer, and a commissioner for the foundation of the state. Today, the street is known for its Colonial-era buildings, which are considered to be of architectural significance. It is also home to many restaurants and boutiques.
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
(CBD) of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It runs north-south, from Pirie Street
Pirie Street, Adelaide
Pirie Street is a road on the east side of the centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It runs east-west, between East Terrace and King William Street. After crossing King William Street, it continues as Waymouth Street...
, and can be considered a branch of East Terrace
East Terrace, Adelaide
East Terrace marks the eastern edge of the city centre of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It is one of the main north-south thoroughfares through the east side of the city...
. It runs to South Terrace
South Terrace, Adelaide
South Terrace is a street on the south side of the city centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It runs from Anzac Highway and connects to Glen Osmond Road. King William Street ends at South Terrace. It is the southern edge of the city centre, and is bounded by parklands to the south,...
, where it becomes Hutt Road.
Hutt Street was named after Sir William Hutt
William Hutt (British MP)
Sir William Hutt KCB, PC was a British Liberal politician who was heavily involved in the colonization of New Zealand and South Australia.-Background and education:...
, an early South Australian pioneer, and a commissioner for the foundation of the state. Today, the street is known for its Colonial-era buildings, which are considered to be of architectural significance. It is also home to many restaurants and boutiques.