1816 – Corn Exchange Building, Burgh Quay, Dublin
The Corn Exchange Building designed by George Halpin in 1815, was approved by the Wide Streets Commissioners in 1816 with work commencing soon afterwards.
The Corn Exchange Building designed by George Halpin in 1815, was approved by the Wide Streets Commissioners in 1816 with work commencing soon afterwards.
Construction started in 1812-13 with the tone brought pre-cut from North Wall, Dublin. Light first lit St Patrick’s Day 1817.
Fine lighthouse on the end of the southern arm of the harbour. The lighthouse also had a defensive purpose,
Originally constructed in the 1760s, it was re-designed and re-built in 1820 by George Halpin. The current lighthouse is painted red to indicate ‘port side’ for ships entering Dublin Bay and North Bull lighthouse (on the other side of the bay) is painted green to indicate it is ‘starboard’.
Designed for the Bank of Ireland by George Halpin, this building was remodelled by Millar and Symes in the first part of the twentieth century.
This permanent lighthouse and dwelling was designed by Chief Engineer with the Ballast Board, George Halpin,
Former bank branch for the Bank of Ireland. Probably a converted house, the building has a fine set of Victorian railings to the street.