1824 – Bank of the United States, 15 Wall Street, New York, USA
Constructed as the New York branch for the former Bank of the United States,
Constructed as the New York branch for the former Bank of the United States,
Based on plans by George Blaiklock,
The fourth gaol constructed in Derry, it opened in 1824, and closed in 1953,
Built in 1824 for the Cork Savings Bank and designed by local architect Thomas Deane on Pembroke Street.
According to Lewis, “The county gaol, completed in 1824, and situated on an eminence near the entrance to the town,
Replaced by William Hague’s church, which was constructed alongside, this simple church with gothic windows to the street was demolished in the early 20th century.
Destroyed by fire in 1838. Described as “a beautiful structure two storeys high.
Francis Johnston, in his retirement, funded and designed this building for the Royal Hibernian Academy.
A curious design for a Roman Catholic church,
The church came about through a series of unusual events.