1950 – Cenotaph, Leinster Lawn, Merrion Square, Dublin
Architect: Raymond McGrath & Frank du Berry, Office of Public Works
A tapering granite obelisk 18.3 metres in height and topped with a gilt bronze flame,
1950 – Inchicore Chassis Works, Inchicore, Dublin
Architect: Jim Brennan, Michael Scott Architects
In the late 1940’s Michael Scott became involved with Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) the National Transport Company which came into being on the 1 January 1945 as a result of the Transport Act of 8 December 1944.
1950s – Former Veterinary College, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Two separate veterinary schools were run by UCD and TCD at the Ballsbridge site and this continued until 1977 when the two schools were merged and fully incorporated into UCD.
1951 – Boland’s Biscuit Mills, Grand Canal Street, Dublin
Architect: Samuel Stevenson & Sons
Built on the site of a building occupied by Éamon de Valera during the 1916 Easter Rising,
1952 – Ballyowen Sanatorium, Co. Dublin
Architect: Peppard, Duffy & Manahan
The new sanatorium at Ballyowen was formally handed over on 28th April 1952.
1952 – Esso Terminal, Alexandra Rd., Dublin
Architect: Robinson, Keefe & Devane
The illustration shows the elevation to the terminal side,
1952 – International Harvester, Santry, Co. Dublin
Architect: T.J. Cullen, Nolan & Quinlan
Also known as “Harvester’s Corner”,
1952 – Koningsveld & Zoon, 12 Liffey Street, Dublin
Architect: Hooper & Mayne
Office building with industrial glazing in an unusual,
1952 – Nurses Home, Orthopedic Hospital of Ireland, Clontarf, Co. Dublin
Architect: Buckley & O’Gorman
Alongside the former Blackheath House which is now the administrative offices for the Orthopedic Hospital of Ireland,
1952 – St. Luke’s Cancer Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin
Architect: TP Kennedy & Partners
Part of the modernisation of the Irish healthcare system in the 1950s when larger specialised hospitals were constructed including sanatoriums and orthopedic units.
