1883 – Proposal for Central Library, Belfast
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
An unsuccessful entry in the competition to design a new Central Library on Belfast on Royal Avenue.
L.A. McDonnell (1868-1825)
Laurence Aloysius McDonnell was born in Donnybrook, Dublin, and served his apprenticeship under J.J. O’Callaghan. Later working for T.N. Deane & Son in Oxford, and J.F. Fuller in Dublin.
In the early 1890s he attracted the patronage of the 7th Earl of Aberdeen, former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, then Governor General of Canade, and his wife. Lady Aberdeen and her committee chose McDonnell to design an ‘Irish Industrial Village’ for the Chicago World’s Fair of 1892. In 1910 he formed a partnership with Alexander Reid as McDonnell & Reid. Reid enlisted for the war and remained in England afterwards. In 1917 McDonnell formed a new partnership with his assistant William Dixon as McDonnell & Dixon, under which name it continues after McDonnell’s death in 1925.
1884 – Design for High Altar
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
Presumed never constructed, this sketch design by L.A. McDonnell was carried out while still in the employ of J.F.
1892 – Roberts House, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
The finest building in the zoo, this little gem is still in use and maintained in good condition.
1893 – Irish Industrial Village, World’s Fair: Columbian Exposition, Chicago
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
Dedication ceremonies for the fair were held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not actually opened to the public until May 1,
1898 – 10 Anglesea Street, Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
A good example of the Queen Anne revival with an elaborate shop front.
1899 – Haughton House, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
The building of 1898 was surrounded for many years by poor quality extensions, only the architectural detail around the roof and eaves could be discerned.
1902 – J. Nagle & Co., No.25 North Earl St., Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
All but the front of 1902 was destroyed in the Rising – the building with the large arch and oriel window above.
1909 – Veterinary College, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
Two separate veterinary schools were run by UCD and TCD at this Ballsbridge site and continued until 1977 when the two schools were merged and fully incorporated into UCD.
1917 – The Oval, Abbey Street, Dublin
Architect: L.A. McDonnell
A well known Dublin bar, the Oval has been refurbished inside, but the exterior remains intact.
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