1955 – Booth Poole & Co., Islandbridge, Dublin
The Government of the Irish Republic, during its early years, relied heavily on protectionist measures and policies to retain some control of its economy.
The Government of the Irish Republic, during its early years, relied heavily on protectionist measures and policies to retain some control of its economy.
Designed to replace the furniture warehouse of Pim Bros., which burned down in 1954.
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Extension to the original 19th century hospital in a Dutch modern style.
A massive suburban cinema with 1000 seats when it opened in 1955. Closed in 1976 and used as a furniture store for forty-odd years before closing.
The Gala Cinema was designed by J.F. McCormack and opened on 23rd November 1955. The sizeable auditorium seated 1,850 meaning the cinema was one of the largest suburban cinemas in Dublin.
Designed as a corporate headquarters for Great West Life Assurance after they outgrew their Lombard Avenue premises,
Bright and airy polygonal service station with a mostly enclosed canopy for the pumps. At what was to become a major junction,
Fronting a large saw-toothed warehouse space with north facing windows, demolished and replaced with apartments.
Purveyors of agricultural machinery – perhaps related to Saville’s who imported International Harvester into Ireland at their factory at Santry,
A 1950s Stalinist proposal for the infamous Wood Quay site for Dublin Corporation. Approved for construction by the City Council in January 1956 but not proceeded with.