Hutt Street, Adelaide

Hutt Street is the most easterly of the five major north–south roads running through the City of Adelaide.[1] It runs from Pirie Street to South Terrace, from where it continues south as Hutt Road.[2] Hutt Street is named after Sir William Hutt, a British MP who was heavily involved in colonial South Australia.

This motorcyclists' toy run held in December is one of several annual processions down Hutt Street.
Hutt Street

Hutt Street, Adelaide, looking north. The London plane trees and median strip rose beds are prominent features of the street throughout its length.
North end
South end
Coordinates
  • 34°55′30″S 138°36′42″E (North end)
  • 34°56′05″S 138°36′45″E (South end)
General information
TypeStreet
Length1.09 km (0.7 mi)
Major junctions
North endEast Terrace, Bartels Road, Pirie Street
South endSouth Terrace, Hutt Road
Location(s)
LGA(s)City of Adelaide

Located within the Adelaide city centre, Hutt street is occupied by numerous heritage buildings of architectural significance with many dating to the nineteenth century. Hutt Street is known within Adelaide as a boutique dining locality; occupied by various restaurants and small businesses.[3]

The Adelaide Street Circuit racetrack of the Adelaide 500 runs from nearby Victoria Park and includes the northernmost 150 yards (140 m) of Hutt Street. Since 1985, a partial road closure has often occurred during these events.

Hutt Street's surrounding streets and lanes include large wealthy homes intermixed with small workers' cottages, reflecting the substantial social mixture of early South Australia.[4]

References

  1. 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition. UBD (a division of Universal Press Pty Ltd). 2003. ISBN 0-7319-1441-4.
  2. Google Earth: Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia.
  3. Google Maps, Street View: Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia.
  4. Dutton, Geoffrey (1984). Founder of a city: the life of Colonel William Light, first Surveyor-General of the colony of South Australia, founder of Adelaide, 1786-1839 ([New] ed.). Rigby. pp. 146–149. ISBN 978-0-7270-1913-4.

See also

 Australian Roads portal

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