Central Business District in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Wholesale to Retail

— Queen Victoria Market —

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026

1. Wholesale to Retail Marker

Inscription. A and B sheds were constructed from 1877 and form part of the Upper Market bounded by Queen, Victoria, Peel and Franklin Streets. In 1905 A and B sheds were extended to Peel Street and their verandah and parapet added. By 1920 massive retail trade had developed at Queen Victoria Market, but this trade could only occur after the growers had completed their day's trading. Stalls were then transformed from wholesale to retail over a number of hours. This situation made it difficult for the retail sellers who might be disadvantaged by a wholesaler who took longer to complete his day's trading than others. Once the wholesaling market activities moved to Footscray in 1969, A and B sheds were purely for the retail trade of fruit and vegetables.

The wrought iron gates that connect A and B sheds with the Victoria Street shops are the original 1874 gates transferred from the Melbourne Hay Market and are of historic and architectural significance.

Erected by Queen Victoria Market.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 37° 48.369′ S,

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144° 57.434′ 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: 133 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 World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Market Football (here, next to this marker); The Market Gates (here, next to this marker); Bringing home the Shopping (here, next to this marker); Market Opening - Floor Plaque (here, next to this marker); Saving the Market (here, next to 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

Wholesale to Retail Marker at the Northern Entrance to the Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026

2. Wholesale to Retail Marker at the Northern Entrance to the Market

(within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . The Sheds. Queen Victoria Market

During a typical Market day, the historic sheds are home to hundreds of specialty stalls, selling everything from clothing, plants, locally-made art, gifts, beauty products, homewares and more. But as night falls, the traders make way for a spectacular (and enormous) open-air event space in the heart of the city! This is the perfect, show-stopping venue for big events.

Specifications:

Floor Space: ranges between 2,730m2 to 3,340m2; smaller footprints available

Capacity: 10,000 cocktail, 3,000 banquet

Facilities: Power, car park access, cover, toilets, public transport access

(Submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.