Architecture of Waterford

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  1226 – Black Friars Abbey, Waterford

  According to Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary “A monastery for Dominican or Black Friars, called also Friars Preachers, who were introduced into...
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  1746 – Bishop’s Palace, Waterford

  Architect: John Roberts Designed by local architect John Roberts, this is one of a cluster of building in the immediate...
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  1779 – Christchurch Cathedral, Waterford

  Architect: John Roberts Designed by local architect John Roberts, this is one of the architectural gems of Waterford. In 1773...
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  1783 – City Hall, Waterford

  Architect: John Roberts Waterford City Hall was originally built in 1783 as an Assembly Rooms and Theatre. The ground floor...
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  1834 – Franciscan Friary Church, Waterford

  Architect: Terence O’Reilly An imposing church in the Classical style, which dominates the streetscapes of both narrow lanes on to...
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  1841 – Assembly House, Waterford

  Architect: Thomas Jackson Fine classical building of five bays, originally designed as a bank, the central three projecting, with crisp...
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  1845 – St. John’s Church, Waterford

  Architect: John B. Keane A well designed and maintained Gothic Revival church, the exterior of the church has high quality...
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  1854 – Clock, Waterford

  Architect: Charles Tarrant Well detailed clocktower and public water fountain, with water troughs for horses, maintained in good order. Built...
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  1862 – Catholic Church, Tramore, Co. Waterford

  Architect: J.J. McCarthy Typical composition of the architect J.J. McCarthy with the offset tower. The church has none of the...
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  1867 – Ferrybank Catholic Church, Co. Waterford

  Architect: Pugin & Ashlin / Ashlin & Coleman Built in two phases, this church was started by Pugin & Ashlin...
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  1872 – Granary / Museum Of Treasures, Waterford

  Old granary building converted into a local museum. A new annex has been constructed (1998) to act as entrance-way and...
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  1874 – St Saviour’s Dominican Church, Waterford

  Architect: George Goldie A curious church, the classical facade marred by the asymmetrical placing of the belltower, the entire building...
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  1875 – Bank of Ireland, Waterford

  Architect: Sandham Symes Imposing late 19th century bank building with living accommodation in the upperfloors. The interior boasts quite a...
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  1875 – Former Hibernian Insurance Building, Waterford

  Architect: John H. Brett Elaborate commercial premises designed in a Ruskinian Gothic as offices for the Hibernian Insurance Company. In...
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  1876 – Post Office, Waterford

  Architect: James Ryan or E.T. Owen Designed by the relatively unknown James Ryan, who may according to some historians have...