PhotographerWalker, Gordon, photographerTitleRundle StreetDate taken1901DescriptionRundle Street during the first visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. The royal couple were representing Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Alexandra who were preparing for the coronation following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. The Duke and Duchess were visiting Australia to open the first Federal Parliament in Melbourne. In the photograph the bunting and flags which decorated Rundle Street can be seen along with the along with Adelaide well wishers. The photograph shows Rundle Street looking west from Pulteney Street. It is interesting to note the signs on the supports of the arch of welcome. They say George and May (Mary).
