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{{Short description|Street in Adelaide, South Australia}}
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{{Infobox Australian road
| type = street
| road_name = Franklin Street
| state = sa
| city = [[Adelaide city centre]]
| urban = yes
| image = Franklin St.JPG
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| caption = Franklin Street, looking west from [[King William Street, Adelaide|King William Street]], 2010
| length = 1.1
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| est = 1837
| direction_a = West
| direction_b = East
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| alternative_location_map = Australia South Australia City of Adelaide <!--or Australia Greater Adelaide-->
| end_a = '''[[West Terrace, Adelaide|West Terrace]]'''<br />{{small|[[Adelaide]]}}
| end_b = '''[[King William Street, Adelaide|King William Street]]'''<br />{{small|[[Adelaide]]}}
| exits = {{plainlist|
*[[Morphett Street]]
*[[Victoria Square, Adelaide|Victoria Square]]}}
| lga = [[City of Adelaide]]
}}
'''Franklin Street''' is a main street in the [[Adelaide city centre]], [[South Australia]].


==Extent==
'''Franklin Street''' is a main street in [[Adelaide city centre|the centre]] of [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]].<ref name=ubd>{{cite book |title=2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition |publisher=UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd) |year=2003 |isbn=0-7319-1441-4}}</ref><ref name=map>[http://www.soulunderground.com.au/national_files/CBDMAP.pdf Map] of the [[Adelaide]] CBD, [[North Adelaide]] and the [[Adelaide Parklands]].</ref>
Franklin Street terminates at its western end at [[West Terrace, Adelaide|West Terrace]]. The eastern end merges into the northern edge of [[Victoria Square, Adelaide|Victoria Square]] and continues across [[King William Street, Adelaide|King William Street]] as [[Flinders Street, Adelaide|Flinders Street]]. <ref name=ubd>{{cite book |title=2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition |publisher=UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd) |year=2003 |isbn=0-7319-1441-4}}</ref><ref name=map>[http://www.soulunderground.com.au/national_files/CBDMAP.pdf Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325140742/http://www.soulunderground.com.au/national_files/CBDMAP.pdf |date=25 March 2017 }} of the [[Adelaide]] CBD, [[North Adelaide]] and the [[Adelaide Parklands]].</ref>

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It is the location of the [[Adelaide General Post Office]], the former Maughan Uniting Church, [[Eynesbury College]], the interstate bus terminal, and various companies.


==History==
[[File:Franklin Street, Adelaide, 1963.jpg|thumb|left|Franklin Street, north side, 1963.]]
The street was named on 23 May 1837 in honour of [[John Franklin]], [[Arctic]] explorer and [[Governor of Tasmania]].<ref>[http://historysouthaustralia.net/STlist2.htm History of Adelaide Through Street Names], historysouthaustralia.net</ref>
The street was named on 23 May 1837 in honour of [[John Franklin]], [[Arctic]] explorer and [[Governor of Tasmania]].<ref>[http://historysouthaustralia.net/STlist2.htm History of Adelaide Through Street Names], historysouthaustralia.net</ref>


Rev. [[James Maughan]] founded the Methodist New Connection in Flinders Street, which as of 1922 was the Central Mission.<ref name=obit>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63348451 |title=Death of Mr. M. M. Maughan. |newspaper=[[The Register (Adelaide)]] |volume=LXXXVI |issue=25,266 |location=South Australia |date=19 December 1921 |accessdate=12 December 2022 |page=7 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref><ref name=mem>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214568677 |title=In memoriam. |newspaper=[[Australian Christian Commonwealth]] |volume=XXXIV |issue=1736 |location=South Australia |date=20 January 1922 |accessdate=12 December 2022 |page=14 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> The Maughan Uniting Church, built in 1965, was demolished in 2016.<ref>[http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/final-pieces-of-gothic-maughan-church-set-to-fall/news-story/f94bf581afe6cf98ab1cc4522f03feb5 Final pieces of gothic Maughan Church set to fall] ''The Advertiser'', 13 September 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2017.</ref>
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==2011 redevelopment==

In 2011, the street commenced a mid-scale redevelopment of four major buildings:{{cn|date=January 2013}}
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===2011 redevelopment===
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* 50m 71-83 Franklin Street [Approved-2014]
In 2011, the street commenced a mid-scale redevelopment of four major buildings:<ref>{{cite web | title=Franklin Street, Adelaide – A street in transition, Part 2 | website=Urban Rediscovery: Creating Better Communities | date=11 April 2011 | url=https://lostinthecities.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/franklin-street-adelaide-a-street-in-transition-part-2/ | access-date=12 December 2022}}</ref>
* 67m 42-56 Franklin Street [Approved-2013]
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* 50m 71–83 Franklin Street [Approved in 2014]
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* 72m City Central 8 [U/C- 2012]
* 73m 58-76 Franklin Street [U/C-2014]
* 67m 42–56 Franklin Street [Approved in 2013]
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* 72m City Central 8 [U/C – 2012]
* 73m 58–76 Franklin Street [U/C – 2014]<ref>{{cite web | title=Franklin Street & Young Redevelopment Stage 3 Carpark Extension Project in Adelaide, SA | website=Cordell Connect | url=https://www.cordellconnect.com.au/public/project/ProjectDetails.aspx?uid=1473770 | access-date=12 December 2022}}</ref>

===Tesla superchargers===
In 2017, the first [[Tesla Supercharger]]s in [[South Australia]] were installed in Franklin Street, , along with generic [[charging station|vehicle chargers]]. This completed an Australian Tesla charging network that stretches as far as the [[Brisbane]], over {{cvt|2,000| km}} away.<ref>{{cite web | title=Tesla charging stations to link Adelaide with world's largest battery | website=RenewEconomy |first= Andrew| last=Spence| date=28 September 2017 | url=https://reneweconomy.com.au/tesla-charging-stations-link-adelaide-worlds-largest-battery-20202/ | access-date=12 December 2022}}</ref>

==Notable buildings==
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Franklin Street is the location of the [[Adelaide General Post Office]], [[Eynesbury Senior College]], the [[Adelaide Central bus station]], and various companies.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:AdelaideGPO.jpeg | [[General Post Office, Adelaide|Adelaide GPO]]<br>(General Post Office)
File:AdelaideGPO.jpeg | [[General Post Office, Adelaide|Adelaide GPO]]<br>
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Image:Franklin St.JPG | Franklin Street, looking west from [[King William Street, Adelaide|King William Street]].
File:Eynesbury.JPG | Eynesbury College
File:Eynesbury.JPG | Eynesbury College
File:Maughan Church, Adelaide photograph by Ernest Gall.jpg | Maughan Church, 1896
File:Maughan Church, Adelaide photograph by Ernest Gall.jpg | Maughan Church, 1896
File:Maughan uniting church.JPG | Maughan Church, 2010 (Built 1965)
File:Maughan uniting church.JPG | Maughan Church, 2010 (built 1965)
Image:Maughan Church, Adelaide.jpg | Maughan Uniting Church, 2014. Demolished in 2016.<ref>[http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/final-pieces-of-gothic-maughan-church-set-to-fall/news-story/f94bf581afe6cf98ab1cc4522f03feb5 Final pieces of gothic Maughan Church set to fall] ''The Advertiser'', 13 September 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2017.</ref>
Image:Maughan Church, Adelaide.jpg | Maughan Uniting Church, 2014
File:OIC adelaide CBD 1914 publishers.jpg | Publisher 2012 - built 1914.
File:OIC adelaide CBD 1914 publishers.jpg | Publishers Limited, 2012 (built 1914)
Image:Tesla FranklinStAdl.png | [[Tesla Supercharger]]s
Image:Tesla FranklinStAdl.png | The first [[Tesla Supercharger]]s in [[South Australia]].<ref>The first [[Tesla Supercharger]]s (also with generic chargers) in [[South Australia]], completing an Australian Tesla charging network that stretches as far as the [[w:en:Queensland|Queensland]] capital over 2,000 km (1,200 mi) away [http://reneweconomy.com.au/tesla-charging-stations-link-adelaide-worlds-largest-battery-20202/ Tesla charging stations to link Adelaide with world's largest battery: RenewEconomy.com.au 28 September 2017]</ref>
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 09:11, 17 January 2024

Franklin Street

South Australia
Franklin Street, looking west from King William Street, 2010
Map
Franklin Street, Adelaide is located in City of Adelaide
West end
West end
East end
East end
Coordinates
General information
TypeStreet
LocationAdelaide city centre
Length1.1 km (0.7 mi)[1]
Opened1837
Major junctions
West endWest Terrace
Adelaide
 
East endKing William Street
Adelaide
Location(s)
LGA(s)City of Adelaide

Franklin Street is a main street in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia.

Extent

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Franklin Street terminates at its western end at West Terrace. The eastern end merges into the northern edge of Victoria Square and continues across King William Street as Flinders Street. [2][3]

History

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Franklin Street, north side, 1963.

The street was named on 23 May 1837 in honour of John Franklin, Arctic explorer and Governor of Tasmania.[4]

Rev. James Maughan founded the Methodist New Connection in Flinders Street, which as of 1922 was the Central Mission.[5][6] The Maughan Uniting Church, built in 1965, was demolished in 2016.[7]

2011 redevelopment

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In 2011, the street commenced a mid-scale redevelopment of four major buildings:[8]

  • 50m 71–83 Franklin Street [Approved in 2014]
  • 67m 42–56 Franklin Street [Approved in 2013]
  • 72m City Central 8 [U/C – 2012]
  • 73m 58–76 Franklin Street [U/C – 2014][9]

Tesla superchargers

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In 2017, the first Tesla Superchargers in South Australia were installed in Franklin Street, , along with generic vehicle chargers. This completed an Australian Tesla charging network that stretches as far as the Brisbane, over 2,000 km (1,200 mi) away.[10]

Notable buildings

[edit]

Franklin Street is the location of the Adelaide General Post Office, Eynesbury Senior College, the Adelaide Central bus station, and various companies.

[edit]
  • Adelaide GPO
    Adelaide GPO
  • Eynesbury College
    Eynesbury College
  • Maughan Church, 1896
    Maughan Church, 1896
  • Maughan Church, 2010 (built 1965)
    Maughan Church, 2010 (built 1965)
  • Maughan Uniting Church, 2014
    Maughan Uniting Church, 2014
  • Publishers Limited, 2012 (built 1914)
    Publishers Limited, 2012 (built 1914)
  • Tesla Superchargers
    Tesla Superchargers

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Franklin Street" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. ^ 2003 Adelaide Street Directory, 41st Edition. UBD (A Division of Universal Press Pty Ltd). 2003. ISBN 0-7319-1441-4.
  3. ^ Map Archived 25 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine of the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide and the Adelaide Parklands.
  4. ^ History of Adelaide Through Street Names, historysouthaustralia.net
  5. ^ "Death of Mr. M. M. Maughan". The Register (Adelaide). Vol. LXXXVI, no. 25, 266. South Australia. 19 December 1921. p. 7. Retrieved 12 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "In memoriam". Australian Christian Commonwealth. Vol. XXXIV, no. 1736. South Australia. 20 January 1922. p. 14. Retrieved 12 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ Final pieces of gothic Maughan Church set to fall The Advertiser, 13 September 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  8. ^ "Franklin Street, Adelaide – A street in transition, Part 2". Urban Rediscovery: Creating Better Communities. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Franklin Street & Young Redevelopment Stage 3 Carpark Extension Project in Adelaide, SA". Cordell Connect. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  10. ^ Spence, Andrew (28 September 2017). "Tesla charging stations to link Adelaide with world's largest battery". RenewEconomy. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
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