Wright Street Explained

Type:street
Road Name:Wright Street
State:sa
City:Adelaide city centre
Urban:yes
Length:1.1
Est:1837
Direction A:West
Direction B:East
Coordinates A:-34.9321°N 138.5881°W
Coordinates B:-34.9315°N 138.6002°W
Pushpin Label Position A:left
Pushpin Label Position B:right
Alternative Location Map:Australia South Australia City of Adelaide
End A:West Terrace
End B:King William Street
Exits:
Lga:City of Adelaide

Wright Street is an east–west street in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia.[1] [2] Among the buildings on Wright Street is the Juvenile Court.

The street was named after John Wright, a financier who was appointed a Colonial Commissioner of SA in May 1835.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition . UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd) . 2003 . 0-7319-1441-4.
  2. http://www.soulunderground.com.au/national_files/CBDMAP.pdf Map
  3. http://www.historysouthaustralia.net/STlist6.htm#wri History of Adelaide Through Street Names