Sturt Street, Adelaide
Sturt Street is a street in the south-western sector of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia.[1] It runs east-west between West Terrace to King William Street, passing through Whitmore Square. After crossing King William Street, it continues as Halifax Street.
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| Type | Street |
| Length | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) |
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| Western end | West Terrace |
| Eastern end | King William Street |
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| LGA(s) | City of Adelaide |
The street is one of the many geographical locations in South Australia that are named after the explorer Charles Sturt.[2]
Sturt Street is home to the Sturt Street Community School, residential properties, and small businesses including boutiques and small galleries.
Historic properties
- Former cameleer, turned healer and herbalist, Mahomet Allum lived and ran his business at number 181 in the first half of the 20th century. In 1992, a cafe specialising in Middle European Romani cuisine, Nanyeta's Gypsy Taverne was opened in the building by Marni Moroshovesti. It was also the South Australian office for Romani International Australia, until it was sold and converted into a residential dwelling.[3]
See also
References
- 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition. UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd). 2003. ISBN 0-7319-1441-4.
- "History of Adelaide Through Street Names". Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- Budimir, Vedrana (28 April 2015). "181 Sturt Street". SA History Hub. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
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