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Originally posted by mickeydocs
Why do we always compare our towns with England… aren’t there any other countries we’d like to compare/model ourselves? Shall we always be in the shadow of the ‘mainland’?Let’s start to compare ourselves with other emerging nations such as Spain/Portugal/Hungary…
I fully agree with that.
I never expected it to ever be built. At least not in Donnybrook.
Shame too, Dublin’s got to get its first Skyscraper sometime, although I don’t really agree that Donnybrook is the place.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
That chimney/observation tower…how tall is it? Anyone been up there?
To even put in a bid would give them some recognition.
Hey- look at Atlanta in 1996. Anyone can get it if they pay enough money.
Cork – Coal Quay is closed until 6pm Wed 18th August
Updated: 18/08/2004 15:51:48This will be from it’s junction with Lavitt’s Quay and Kyrl’s Quay to facilitate the erection of the new pedestrian bridge. Limerick traffic coming from the west will be diverted onto Sheares St, Washington St and into St. Patrick’s St which will be two way for the duration of the work’s. Sign posting will be in place.
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Lex- you got any info?
Originally posted by Andrew Duffy
I’d say O’Connell Bridge House was the development that paved the way for Liberty Hall and Hawkins House and the subsequent floor area/plot ratio limit that meant Dublin never got any highrises of good or bad quality. I suspect most would have been bad, however.Hawkins House was built in 1962. Liberty Hall & O’Connell Bridge House were both built in 1965, although I don’t know when in 1965 each was.
And this next bit is a little off topic, but…
I just have to say, since its right next to Bridge House, The O’Connell Bridge Tower is simply one of my favourite buildings on earth.
Liberty Hall – first real highrise in Dublin (Hawkins House doesn’t count and if it did, its only 3 years older) and Liberty Hall still remains one of the tallest.
about fjp- I emailed him about using some pictures for SSP a while back, he said i sure could. And if I needed shots of anything else to just ask him. But he doesn’t add to his photo collection on his website anymore. I hope he changes his mind soon. I love his pictures!
I have a friend at http://www.fantasyjackpalance.com and he has a good historical Dublin picture section. I looked and couldn’t find anything on the Baggott Street Bridge from back then, but if you ever need current photos, photos for the 70s or 80s, or old photos from the 40s or earlier, check there. Hes got some great stuff.
Sorry I could help further.
