1914 – Phibsborough Picture House, North Circular Rd, Dublin
Architect: A.V. O’Rourke
Closed in 1953, to be demolished to allow a new cinema,
Closed in 1953, to be demolished to allow a new cinema,
Built by T. F. McNamara for Malachy Scally as a drapery emporium between 1911-14 at a cost of £5,000,
Later chief assistant to James Miller from 1918,
Part of a complex of buildings from the 1880s through to the 1960s secondary school building.
This theatre was opened in April 1915,
Known as Aut Even hospital.
Fine terrace of housing with commercial premises on the end with a nice corner entranceway.
Typical design for 19th century schools across Ireland,
Designed for the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) and now the main Garda Station for the south city,
Existing building adapted in 1915 by O’Connor by remodelling the ground and first floor facade to provide a new commercial unit.