1880 – Belfast Banking Co., Larne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Very similar in design to their branch at Castleblayney in Co.
Very similar in design to their branch at Castleblayney in Co.
Entry in competition to design a Royal Exchange for Dublin.
Late 19th century stuccowork at its finest,
A fine bank building on the end of a block allowing the architect to design three elevations and create an Italian palazzo.
The present Seymour Street Church building was built and opened in 1875.
Built as head office for the Northern Banking Co.,
Almost a scaled down version of their work for Murray &
Unusual but charming Art Nouveau inspired bank branch for the Northern Bank.
Building refaced in Doulting limestone and completed in August 1900.
Although the stableyard largely still exists today, sadly the tudor gateway has been removed.