1932 – Eucharistic Conference, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: John J. Robinson
The 31st International Eucharistic Congress, held in Dublin 22–26 June 1932, was one of the largest eucharistic congresses of the 20th century.
1932 – Pissoir, Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin
One the French style pissoirs imported prior to the 1932 Dublin Eucharistic Congress as part of a ‘clean up Dublin’ campaign.
1934 – Gasholder, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin
This massive gasholder structure dominated the Dublin Skyline for many years. Constructed by the Alliance and Dublin Consumers Gas Company at the corner of Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and Cardiff Lane.
1934 – Picturedrome Cinema, Mountpottinger, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: John McBride Neill
Constructed on the site of an earlier Picturedrome which had opened, with 1,000 seats in 1911.
1935 – 95-101 Donegall Street, Belfast
Known as the Metropole Building. A fine building in the Art Deco style and which addresses a corner very successfully. The building haf bold detailing and with its stark black and white colour schemes,
1935 – Capitol Cinema, Antrim Rd., Belfast
Architect: Thomas McLean
Suburban Art Deco cinema with cafe on the first floor. The cinema was closed in early 1975 due to a downtown in cinema goers.
1935 – Savoy Cinema, Bedford Row, Limerick
Architect: Leslie C. Norton
The Savoy Cinema was designed by English architect Leslie C. Norton with an Art Deco exterior and atmospheric interior The Savoy featured both live stage shows as well as movies in its earlier years,
1935 – Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin
Architect: Leslie Norton
The third Theatre Royal opened on September 23, 1935 in Hawkins Street. Designed by English architect Leslie Norton in conjunction with Dublin firm Scott &
1936 – Curzon Cinema, Ormeau Rd., Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill
Another 1930s cinema designed by John McBride Neill and opened during a golden period of cinema in Belfast.
1936 – Leinster Cinema, Dolphins Barn, Dublin
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Opened late 1936 and was designed to seat 1250 patrons. Opened by the Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne,
