Brisbane Arcade

Location: 70-72 Brisbane Street

Year: 1888/1916/1978

Style: facades from 1888 (former Brisbane Hotel) and 1916 (former Majestic Theatre): Neo-Classical; arcade from 1978: Brick Vernacular

Notes: The former Majestic Theatre, designed by architect Thomas Tandy, has an expressive and eclectic façade with a free combination of elements evoking ancient Greek temples as well as Renaissance styles. The adjoining former Brisbane Hotel was the most eminent hotel in town in the early 20th century. The arcade occupies the space behind these facades, along with the long-established Neil Pitt menswear shop. The arcade's interior occupies three storeys, using brickwork and timber in a style popular in 1970s domestic architecture.