Description

Step back in time and explore the golden days of shopping along Chapel Street, Prahran. This walking tour is full of fascinating stories about Prahran's long gone department stores. Starting at the Prahran Town Hall, you will explore gems like the former Prahran Arcade, finding out how this beautiful building on the Victorian Heritage Register has been lovingly restored. It's an all-inclusive experience, perfect for everyone – families, individuals, and even your beloved pets! Your tour guide, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM, is an architectural historian, former three-time Mayor of the City of Stonnington and former Chair of the OHM Volunteer Council and OHM Building Council.

What's On

Come on a heritage walk along Chapel St, Prahran, between High Street and Malvern Road/Commercial Road, and discover the history of the highest concentration of former department stores outside of any capital city in Australia. Chapel Street once rivalled Collins Street and Bourke Street and was a hive of activity with every major department store having a presence on the high street.