Henry Street Dublin

Developed by Henry Moore, Earl of Drogheda whose juvenile sense of humour is reflected in the street names bearing his name, Henry Street, Moore Street, Earl Street, Of Lane (now Off lane), and Drogheda Street.

1870s – Arnott’s, Henry Street, Dublin

Architect: G.P Beater

Like others of the Dublin department stores of its era, the original Arnott’s started life as a brick faced building that was later extended and stuccoed over to present a consistent facade.

1917 – No. 33 Henry Street, Dublin

Architect: Patrick J.F. Munden

Reconstructed after the destruction of Henry Street in the 1916 Easter Rising. Known as Cassidy’s Public House for many years,

1917 – No.37 Henry St, Dublin

Architect: McDonnell & Dixon

A more elaborate facade than many on the northern side of the rebuilt Henry Street.

1875 – Dining & Confectionary Shop, Arnott & Co., Henry Street, Dublin

Architect: G.P Beater

Destroyed by fire in 1894. A description published in 1875: “The premises now erecting for Messrs.

1917 – Nos.18-19 Henry St, Dublin

Architect: G.P. Beater

Reconstructed after the 1916 Easter Rising for F.W. Woolworth & Co. This is a fine facade with large windows and a broken pediment.

1879 – William Brunton & Co., No.43 Henry Street, Dublin

Architect: G.P. Beater

New furniture warehouse, Henry St. for Messrs. W. Brunton and Co. Destroyed during the Easter Rising of 1916.

1915 – Coliseum Theatre, Henry St., Dublin

Architect: Bertie Crewe & Francis Bergin

This theatre was opened in April 1915, Easter Monday 1915 to be exact,

1916 – No.20 Henry St, Dublin

Architect: G.P. Beater

Rapidly rebuilt after the Easter Rising, No.20 (Boots) is typical of much of the rebuilt stock on Henry Street,

1922 – No.6 Henry St, Dublin

Decorative upper floors above a shop unit on Henry Street – rebuilt post the 1916 Easter Rising. Finished in red and yellow brick with terracotta detailing.One of the more flamboyant rebuilds,

1917 – No.17 Henry St, Dublin

Architect: G.P. Beater

No.17, on the left, was rebuilt to designs of Beater for the property owner, a Mrs.

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