The Arcade is a covered shopping arcade in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1902.
History The arcade was developed by Daniel Franklin Carter Buntin and constructed by the Edgefield and Nashville Manufacturing Company. With It was Nashville's first shopping center, replacing the former Overton Alley. Located between Fourth and Fifth avenues,
The Arcade is at the center of the downtown Nashville Arts District and houses an arts community.
Architectural design The arcade was designed by Thompson, Gibel, and Asmus. With . It was modeled after an arcade in Italy."Nashville: Walking Tours", Frommer's. The entrances consist of identical Palladian facades. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 22, 1973.
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