[citation needed] Located in Hobart's historical nexus and by the Hobart Bus Mall, it is a central access point for a number of the city's boutique and high-end shopping destinations, including shopping malls such as: The Elizabeth Street Mall was once a crossing of the Hobart Rivulet valley, and there were many historic bridges before it was canalised and subsequently buried.
In 1913: "The distance by road from Hobart to Launceston is calculated as from Wellington Bridge, … On one side palatial buildings were erected a few years ago.
… on Saturday nights, [sporting men and youths] play the afternoon's football match all over again.
… on Walch's Corner, the kerbstone politicians settle the fate of the crowned heads of the world … Mayorships and judgeships are given deep thought in common with other great public questions … The glory of Wellington Bridge will not depart with the new building.
[6] A well-known five-storey Neo-Gothic former Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd building is located on the mall at 45 Elizabeth Street and opened in 1915.