The construction of Forrest Place deemed to have "changed the face of Perth".

In the 1940s returned soldiers marched through Forrest Place.

There were clashes with police during the battle of Forrest Place on 11 June 1966.

Forrest Place is used in many ways throughout the year, including cultural displays, children's activities and parades, and contains the City of Perth visitors centre.

Harry purchased adjoining land that spanned the block between Wellington and Murray Streets, near Forrest Place.

In 1989, Myer opened on the former Boans site with a new and larger store carrying through to Forrest Place.

Located on the western side of Forrest Place in the city's central business district, its imposing stone facade is in the Beaux-Arts style.

Forrest Place was closed to traffic in the late 1980s as part of the Forrest Chase development.

The widening of Forrest Place has effectively created a town square dominated by the General Post Office building.

Forrest Place - for mention of Padbury Buildings in Perth.