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Eagle Street is a street in the Brisbane central business district, Queensland, Australia. Eagle street is a major street within the city centre, with junctions at; Mary Street, Charlotte Street, Creek Street, Elizabeth Street, and Queen Street.
'The Golden Triangle' | |
Part of | Brisbane central business district |
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Namesake | Named for being the main road to Eagle Farm, in turn named after the Wedge-tailed eagle |
Type | street |
Owner | City of Brisbane |
Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Postal code | 4000 |
Major junctions | Mary Street Charlotte Street Creek Street Elizabeth Street Queen Street |
Construction | |
Construction start | Late 1820s |
Completion | 1835 [1] |
Other | |
Known for | Mooney Memorial Fountain Eagle Street Fig Trees Riparian Plaza One One One Eagle Street Riverside Centre |
Description
editThe street lies at the heart of Brisbane’s ‘Golden Triangle’, the city's financial district with a concentration of offices, and financial services.
Eagle Street is home to several of Brisbane's landmark skyscrapers, including; Riparian Plaza, One One One Eagle Street, and the Riverside Centre.
References
edit- ^ John W. East (2019). "The Lost Heritage of Eagle Street A case study in the commercial architecture of Brisbane 1860-1930" (PDF). espace.library.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 2 November 2024.