QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING (QVB)
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An establishment designed by architect George McRae, housing a wide variety of high-end boutiques and brand names.
The site originally housed Sydney's first markets. It was built with the intention of employing skilled craftsmen who were unemployed during a severe recession. Designed by architect George McRae it was completed in 1898. Originally known as the George Street Market, the Queen Victoria Building was renamed in honor of the monarchy. The completed building contained a concert hall, cafes and showrooms, and the interior gallery was shared by artisans such as tailors, haberdashers, hairdressers and florists. Over the years, sometimes drastic changes were made in the development, readjustments, decorations and uses of the building: the concert hall became the municipal library. The building began to deteriorate, and by 1959, QVB was threatened with demolition. During the 1970s, it was restored and now houses a wide variety of high-end boutiques and brands.
In addition to an inevitable tour of the various shopping aisles spread over several levels in this other century setting, be sure to check out the two monumental animated clocks on the top level (visible from the atrium), nor the display case (also on the top level) housing Queen Elizabeth II's letter, carefully left under seal since 1986 and to be opened in 2085. Some assume that it is addressed to the citizens of the city.
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