This was the first development of the board of Wide Streets Commissioners, which was created by an Act of Parliament specifically to develop this thoroughfare. The street completes the north-south axis of Capel Street with the vista being terminated by City Hall.
| Year | Architect | Building |
| 1780 | - | Corner |
| 18th century | - | Read's |
| 18th century | - | Oxfam |
| 19th century | - | Shopfront |
| 19th century | - | Shopfront 2 |
| 19th century | - | Shopfront 3 |
| 1901 | Edward Ould | Sunlight Chambers |