1710 – Merchants Exchange, Cork
Architect: Twiss Jones
Built between 1705 and 1710, for the conduct of business between Cork’s merchant classes, and replaced an earlier building at the junction of Castle Street &
1715 – Green Coat School, Cork
In March 1715, construction started on two schools adjacent to the Green Coat Hospital for children of the Protestant faith. Boys were to be taught reading,
1726 – St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork
St. Anne’s in Shandon is known more for its bells than the structure that houses them, due to the famous song “The Bells of Shandon”
1738 – St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
Built to replace a decaying medieval cathedral, it retained the tower and spire of the old cathedral. Completed in 1738, it was demolished in 1865 to make way for the present cathedral by William Burges.
1761 – Statue of George II, South Mall, Cork
Architect: John Van Nost the Younger
Equestrian statue of George II, erected 7 July and unveiled 16 Jul 1761.
1770c – No. 74 South Mall, Cork
Like many of the large former residences in the area, this fine house boasts an above ground basement. This basement was used for trade,
1789 – Unbuilt Design for a Villa, Cork
Architect: James Lewis
Designed for Silver Oliver (1736–1798), Irish MP and Privy Counsellor, but unbuilt. “Plans and Elevation of a Villa,
1815 – Imperial Hotel, Cork
The present main façade and entrance to the Imperial Hotel was originally constructed as a separate commercial building on South Mall.
1818 – Custom House, Cork
Architect: William Hargrave
The first known Custom House in Cork was built in 1724 in Emmet Place and is now part of the Crawford Art Gallery.
1828 – Christ Church, South Main St., Cork
Architect: George Pain / W.H. Hill
Also known as Holy Trinity Church. Originally constructed in 1720 to a design by John Coltsman.
