1781 – Newcomen Bank, Lord Edward Street, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Ivory
Designed by the architect Thomas Ivory in 1781, the former Newcomen Bank is now in use as a Rates office.
1874 – Proposed new street by Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Architect: Sir Thomas Drew
“This illustration is such a reproduction from a rough sketch made some time back by Mr.
1891 – The Dublin Working Boy’s Home, Lord Edward Street, Dublin
Architect: Albert E. Murray
Designed by Albert E. Murray, this former Boy’s Home is now a backpackers hostel and still well maintained.
1913 – Dublin Municipal Offices Competition
Architect: McDonnell & Reid, Frederick G. Hicks, O’Callaghan & Webb
The placed entries in a competition to design new offices for the then Dublin Corporation on Lord Edward Street,
1915 – Revenue Commissioners, Lord Edward Street, Dublin
Architect: H.G. Leask, Office of Public Works
The former Labour Exhange on Lord Edward Street is a little-known example of civic architecture of the early 20th century,
1927 – Dublin City Council Offices, Lord Edward Street, Dublin
Architect: McDonnell & Dixon
A modest office building used by Dublin City Council. Originally a much grander proposal was planned for this site,
