1888 – Nurses Home, Peter Street, Dublin
Former Nurses’ Home for the Adelaide Hospital in Dublin. “Our illustration with this number is of a recent addition to that valuable institution,
Former Nurses’ Home for the Adelaide Hospital in Dublin. “Our illustration with this number is of a recent addition to that valuable institution,
Alexandra College was founded in 1874 at No.6 Earlsfort Terrace. By 1879, a new hall and theatre was constructed alongside.
Constructed in 1888-89 for poplin manufacturer Richard Atkinson & Co, as a showroom and offices.
Now demolished. Described in The Irish Builder, January 15 1890: “With this issue we give front elevation,
Now demolished and replaced with a office building in 1957 for the Friends’ Provident & Century Assurance Co.
Built for the Albert Street Presbyterian Church. “These buildings occupy a prominent site at the junction of Percy-street and Beverly street,
New house commissioned by Pentland’s college friend T.S.F. Battersby ‘soon after’ his marriage in 1883.
In 1888-9, tenants of the local landlord, Arthur Smith Barry, withheld their rents in solidarity with his tenants in Co Cork.
Excellent old shopfront, showing the separation of retail and living accomodation. Once, all Dublin shopfronts were of these quality. Now wrecked,
Like the building, the street is now gone, demolished in 1976 to make way like some other laneways for the Ilac Shopping Centre.
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