Beehive Corner, Gothic architectural landmark at King William Street and Rundle Mall intersection, Adelaide, Australia
Description
Beehive Corner is a building at the intersection of King William Street and Rundle Mall featuring a prominent corner tower. A gold-gilded aluminum bee sits atop this tower as its crowning decorative element.
History
The building was constructed in 1895 by architect George Soward. It first housed a draper's shop bearing the same name before later becoming the home of a renowned chocolate retailer.
Culture
The name comes from an earlier draper's shop that gave the location its character. The golden bee perched on the tower remains a visual landmark that people in the city recognize and remember.
Practical
The building sits at a busy intersection between the railway station and the shopping district, making it easy to reach on foot. Ground-level retail spaces are open to visitors and offer shopping and dining options.
Did you know?
The original bee vanished mysteriously from the tower and was only replaced many decades later. This period when the iconic decoration was missing remains part of the building's story.
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