Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcadeinMelbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The L-shaped, connecting Swanston StreettoFlinders Lane in the Melbourne central business district, was created in 1926 as part of the Nicholas Building, an early interwar palazzo 'skyscraper' designed by Harry Norris.
Retaining most of its original features, the most notable being the highly detailed stained glass and leadlights arched ceiling, as well as the matching shopfronts. The tiled floor is more recent.
The building with its arcade is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.[1]
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Landmarks in the Melbourne central business district
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