King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street is a major arterial road that traverses the city of Adelaide (the capital of South Australia) from north to south[1]. It is named after King William IV, the monarch at the time of South Australia's proclamation. King William Street is 132 feet wide, and is the widest main street of all the Australian State capital cities.
Beginning at Brougham Place, North Adelaide as King William Road it passes most of Adelaide's landmarks (including the St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre, Government House and Elder Park). At North Terrace it becomes King William Street before passing through Victoria Square and ending at South Terrace. Renamed Peacock Road between South Terrace and Greenhill Road, it becomes the cobblestoned King William Road in the suburb of Unley.
The Glenelg Tram runs on the entire length of the street, before terminating in the western part of North Terrace. The tram provides free travel along King William Street "from Terrace to Terrace".
Historical photos
 Sometime between 1869 and 1889. Town Hall on left, Post Office on right. |
 Sometime between 1869 and 1889. Hall's Southern Cross Hotel, the Imperial and various shops, horse and buggy and tram. |
 Sometime between 1869 and 1889. |
Trivia
No roads from east to west cross King William Street. For instance, Wakefield Street changes to Grote Street where they bisect King William Street at Victoria Square. The connecting section is considered part of the Square. This is believed to be a play on the phrase, "never cross the King".
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