Elizabeth Street, Hobart
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Elizabeth Street | |
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| Elizabeth Street Pier | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| Southeast end | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Northwest end | New Town, Tasmania |
| Location(s) | |
| Major suburbs | North Hobart, New Town |
Elizabeth Street is the major street which runs southeast to northwest through the city and suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
It was named by the Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie, after his wife Elizabeth Macquarie.[1] It starts at Sullivans Cove and runs northwesterly through the Hobart central business district and the North Hobart shopping district including the State Cinema, and changes to become New Town Road at the intersection with Augusta Road in New Town.
The Elizabeth Street Pier extends into Sullivans Cove from Franklin Wharf near the intersection with Elizabeth Street.
Along the street are significant historical buildings:
- Commonwealth Bank[3]
More recent developments include:
Many major banks, insurance companies and retail outlets are situated on or close to Elizabeth Street.
