[1][2] Located on the banks of the Guaíba River, Andradas Street emerged in 1772 along with the city of Porto Alegre and was one of the main points of urban occupation.

The Chapel of Saint Francis of the Wounds, the city's first church, the Navy arsenals and the Royal Warehouses were built on the site.

Initially named Rua da Graça, it started at Gasômetro and stretched to Ouvidor Street, now General Câmara.

[3][7][5][2] Andradas Street was the setting and protagonist of anecdotes and picturesque cases and served as inspiration for several local writers.

It also contains the historic buildings of the Southern Military Command, the Labor Museum, the headquarters of Correio do Povo, Clube do Comércio, Editora Globo and Previdência do Sul, the Cinema Imperial, the Guarany Cinema, the Carvalho Pharmacy, the Alpes Bar and Restaurant, the Chaves Gallery and the Gasômetro Power Station.