Central Business District in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
The Market Gates
| — | Queen Victoria Market | — |
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026
1. Market Gates Marker
These gates were originally erected at the Melbourne Haymarket (now the Dental Hospital) in 1874. The market closed in 1936, and was subsequently demolished. In 1967 the gates came into the possession of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. French of Box Hill who kindly donated them to the Melbourne City Council as part of the 150th celebrations in 1992. They are one of a pair, the other being located at Smithfield Road Newmarket.
Erected 1992 by City of Melbourne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 37° 48.367′ S, 144° 57.435′ E. Marker is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of Victoria Street (Victoria Route 32) and Cobden Street, on the left when traveling west on Victoria Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 Victoria Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wholesale to Retail (here, next to this marker); Market Football (here, next to this marker); Bringing home the Shopping (a few steps from this marker); Market Opening - Floor Plaque (a few steps from this marker); Saving the Market (a few steps from this marker); Tombstone Territory / The People Prevail (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Victoria Market Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria Street Shops / Instant and Delicious (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026
2. The Market Gates Marker at a northern market entrance
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026
3. The Second Market Gate facing back towards Victoria Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
