1890 – Provincial Bank, Shipquay St., Derry
Late 19th century stuccowork at its finest, this former branch of the Provincial Bank is a confident example of how to treat a steeply sloping site and corner.
Late 19th century stuccowork at its finest, this former branch of the Provincial Bank is a confident example of how to treat a steeply sloping site and corner.
“These premises, which for some time past have been undergoing considerable alterations and improvements, are now completed.
The foundation stone was laid by the Hon John Robson on March 7th 1889 just five months before he became the ninth Premier of British Columbia.
Unbuilt design by William Batt. Instead in 1894, a church was constructed to designs of Henry Seaver who was the rector’s brother.
“This building, which is to be erected about nine miles from London, is to be constructed of Aston Hall bricks and Portland stone dressings.
“The house has recently been erected for Mr. T. Paul, and enjoys one of the finest sites about Belfast.
A charitable hospital and almshouses to provide homes for widows over sixty and named after its patron Emma Stanwix,
Illustration of a large villa to be constructed near Belfast, published in The Irish Builder, September 15 1890.
Later extended by Charles J. McCarthy and Anthony Scott. Used as a makeshift hospital for wounded volunteers during the 1916 Rising.,
Designed by Mr J. C. Bretland, the Borough Surveyor of Belfast, and constructed by Messrs Henry of Belfast at a cost of £36,500.