This quadrant is regarded as part of the heart of Dunedin's art district, and has in the past contained numerous galleries, one of which was housed in the city's original synagogue.
There are still currently two galleries in this quadrant, and it also houses one of the city's main live music venues, the Dog With Two Tails cafe and bar.
A plaque marks the site of Atahapara, the home and private museum of Thomas Hocken, which was located in this quadrant of Moray Place at the top of the steep, historic Burlington Street.
An initial obstacle to the development of the city was Bell Hill, a large outcrop situated where the southeastern quadrant of Moray Place now lies.
It was located here for accessibility to the city, but was moved just 14 years later in 1911 because the new motor engines used on the trucks woke residents and caused complaints as they went through the town on callouts.