1933 – Savoy Hotel, Bangor, Co. Down
Architect: John McBride Neill
The Savoy Hotel was built in 1932 for Mr J. Gaston of Northern Ireland Tours and was extended and refaced in 1933 by architect John McBride Neill.
1933 – Ulster Bank, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Architect: Architect: Blackwood & Jury
Classically inspired and symmetrical bank branch of 1933, replacing an earlier building. Still in use today.
1934 – Design for Goorwitch’s, Castle Place, Belfast
In 1930s Belfast, Goorwitch’s was one of the leading fashion outlets on Castle Place. Such was the success of the company that soon the business had shops on Royal Avenue and in many provincial towns throughout Northern Ireland.
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 – Imperial House, Donegall Square, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Kendrick Edwards
A subtle exercise in a stripped back Classical style with hints of Art Deco and Georgian glazing.
1935 – No.177 Donegall Street, Belfast
Mid 1930s commercial building, finished in stone with a simple pediment.
1935 – Sinclairs Department Store, Royal Avenue, Belfast
Architect: James Scott
A fine building, developed as a department store in the 1930s and opposite the Bank of Ireland,
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.
