Blackrock

1739 – Frescati House, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Built for the provost of Trinity College, John Hely Hutchinson, it was later acquired in the 1750s by the Fitzgerald dukes of Leinster.

1766 – Willow Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Originally built circa 1766 as a three storey five bay house with bow projections but extended over the years. In 1925 after it was purchased by Blackrock College for use as a prep school,

1834 – Lord Cloncurry’s Tunnel, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: William Cole

Proposal for a tunnel through Lord Cloncurry’s grounds, with pedestrian bridges at either end. In the end,

1840s – Former Linden Convalescent Home, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

The original Linden Castle is to the right in our postcard illustration. The Mullin’s Wing on the right was added between 1871 and 1875 during the buildings time as a home.

1841 – Railway Station, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: John Skipton Mulvany

One of Ireland’s earliest railway stations constructed for the Dublin & Kingstown Railway Company. Taking the form of a small Classical villa with added columned canopies over one platform.

1845 – St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: Patrick Byrne

The church of St. John the Baptist was designed by Patrick Byrne in 1842 following a plan by A.W.N.

1859 – Glenvar, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: John Skipton Mulvany

Drawings by Mulvany showing elevations of ‘villa in Merrion Avenue, the seat of George MacMullin,

1873 – Oratory, Sion Hill Convent, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: John L. Robinson

Fine Gothic oratory constructed in the grounds of a convent. Recently restored, the building had an ornate interior.

1886 – Rockford, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: T.N. Deane & Son

Built as a private residence for W.R. Bruce esq, then later in use as a convent,

1899 – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Architect: Murray & Forrester

Presbyterian church designed by John Campbell Murray of Murray & Forrester, of London. The building is designed in an octagonal shape fronted by a large tower containing the main entrance.