1932 – Edward Carson Statue, Stormont Parliament Building, Belfast
Sculptor: Leonard Merrifield
Funded, as it says on the plinth,
1932 – Orpheus Building, Belfast Co-operative Society, York St., Belfast
Architect: Samuel Stevenson
The Orpheus Building was once part of Belfast’s largest department store.
1932 – Stormont Parliament Building, Belfast
Architect: Sir Arnold Thornely
After the partition of Ireland with the Government of Ireland Act,
1933 – Former Burton’s, Ann Street, Belfast
Architect: Harry Wilson
The former Burton’s Store on Ann Street is a good example of a restrained Art Deco building designed by Harry Wilson from Leeds.
1933 – Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast
Architect: Sir James Grey West & Sir Richard J.
1934 – Design for Goorwitch’s, Castle Place, Belfast
In 1930s Belfast, Goorwitch’s was one of the leading fashion outlets on Castle Place.
1934 – Picturedrome Cinema, Mountpottinger, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: John McBride Neill
Constructed on the site of an earlier Picturedrome which had opened,
1934 – The King’s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast
Architect: Leitch and Partners
The King’s Hall was designed by Leitch and Partners,
1935 – Capitol Cinema, Antrim Rd., Belfast
Architect: Thomas McLean
Suburban Art Deco cinema with cafe on the first floor.
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.
