Raine Square, Heritage site in central business district, Perth, Australia
Raine Square is a mixed-use complex occupying a block bounded by Murray, William and Wellington Streets in Perth's central business district. A large multi-storey building was constructed over the former pedestrian square, retaining heritage properties on its periphery. It contains retail, offices and entertainment venues, and connects to Perth Underground station.
Raine Square takes its name from Joe and Mary Raine; the name came into use in 1984 and the square officially opened in 1986. It was formed as a pedestrian way through land the University of Western Australia had acquired in the 1960s, including the Wentworth and Royal hotels. A large multi-storey building was later constructed over the former square, keeping some heritage properties on its periphery, and further works followed in 2017.
The name honours Joe and Mary Raine, the Perth couple whose trust funded the University of Western Australia's property purchases. The square opened in 1986 as a pedestrian way between former hotel sites, and since the 2017 redevelopment visitors pass heritage facades on the edge of a multi-storey complex.
The complex sits near Perth Underground station and has easy access via bus stops along William and Wellington Streets. Multiple entrances and ground-level connections make it simple to navigate and move between different areas.
Raine Square is named after Joe and Mary Raine, whose land holdings funded the University of Western Australia's trust. The square began as a pedestrian way through hotel land the university bought in the 1960s, including the Wentworth and Royal hotels, and the name was in use by 1984 before the official opening in 1986.
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