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Architecture of Antrim

17 September 2009
1885 – Thompson Memorial Home for Incurables, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

1885 – Thompson Memorial Home for Incurables, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Architect: Godfrey W. Ferguson This fine building was erected in 1885 as “Thompson House for the Incurables”, named after a local surgeon (William Thompson MD) who had tragically died three years earlier. Endowments...

06 December 2012
1886 – Ceremonial Royal Archways, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1886 – Ceremonial Royal Archways, Belfast, Co. Antrim

A selection of archways erected in Belfast for the 1886 visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

15 October 2012
1887 – Ballymena Castle, Co. Antrim

1887 – Ballymena Castle, Co. Antrim

Architect: W.H. Lynn The original castle of Ballymena was built in the early 17th century, but was burned out in 1720. In 1865 Lord Waveney started building Ballymena Castle, as a magnificent family...

03 May 2010
1887 – McArthur Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1887 – McArthur Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: T.N. Deane & Son Built as boarding hall for Methodist College, Belfast. Published in The Building News, October 7th 1887. Ceased to be used as boarding facilities in 2010 and converted to...

16 April 2010
1887 – Northern Bank, Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1887 – Northern Bank, Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: J. Lanyon No longer a bank, this fine building was constructed in Dungannon Sandstone with polished granite details including columns. As well as the usual accommodation for the bank branch manager, the...

24 September 2009
1888 – Belfast Central Library

1888 – Belfast Central Library

Architect: W.H. Lynn Designed by W.H. Lynn after an architectural competition held in 1882, the building was completed in 1888. A monumental red sandstone building, the Library has a fine central domed reading...

21 June 2010
1892 – Semi Detatched Houses, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1892 – Semi Detatched Houses, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: F. Edward Ward Perspective with longitudinal section, ground & 1st.floor plans published in The Building News, December 23rd 1892.

08 August 2012
1893 – Portrush Railway Station, Co. Antrim

1893 – Portrush Railway Station, Co. Antrim

Architect: Berkeley Deane Wise Constructed for the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway, under the direction of its engineer and architect Berkeley Deane Wise, was completed in 1893. Three platforms were provided together with...

24 September 2009
1895 – Grand Opera House, Belfast

1895 – Grand Opera House, Belfast

Architect: Frank Matcham Built between 1894-5 and damaged by bombs during the troubles and then restored, the Grand Opera House is a Belfast landmark with its ebullient and eclectic exterior. The exterior features...