One of Sydney’s oldest and most treasured shopping destinations in Sydney, the QVB is celebrating 120 glorious years since first opening its doors in 1898. To commemorate the milestone, the QVB will celebrate from Tuesday 17 July, drawing on the rich history and honouring the stories that are the fabric of this Sydney icon.

In many ways the QVB has been a witness to the evolving life of the city and remains a building unparalleled in Australia, in scale and architectural style. Its exuberant sandstone facade hasn’t changed much over the century, even with the threat of demolition in 1959, and its Romanesque style has since proven to stand the test of time.