Wright Street is an east–west street in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia.[2][3] Among the buildings on Wright Street is the Juvenile Court.

Wright Street

Wright Street, looking east
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Wright Street is located in City of Adelaide
West end
West end
East end
East end
Coordinates
General information
TypeStreet
LocationAdelaide city centre
Length1.1 km (0.7 mi)[1]
Opened1837
Major junctions
West endWest Terrace
Adelaide
 
East endKing William Street
Adelaide
Location(s)
LGA(s)City of Adelaide
Queens Arms Hotel

The street was named after John Wright, a financier who was appointed a Colonial Commissioner of SA in May 1835.[4]

See also

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  Australian roads portal

References

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  1. ^ "Wright Street" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. ^ 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition. UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd). 2003. ISBN 0-7319-1441-4.
  3. ^ Map of the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide and the Adelaide Parklands.
  4. ^ History of Adelaide Through Street Names, www.historysouthaustralia.net.