1806 – Trinity College Botanic Gardens, Ballsbridge, Dublin
In 1806, Trinity College took a lease on two acres of land at Ballsbridge, later extending it to a total of just over seven acres by 1848.
1834 – Hammersmith Ironworks, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Described in Lewis “A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland” as “Near the village are the Hammersmith iron-works, established in 1834 by Mr.
1950s – Former Veterinary College, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Two separate veterinary schools were run by UCD and TCD at the Ballsbridge site and this continued until 1977 when the two schools were merged and fully incorporated into UCD.
1963 – Former Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Architect: William B. Tabler & Michael Scott & Associates
Constructed for the Intercontinental Hotel chain, designed by their architect William B.
1964 – United States Embassy, Pembroke Road, Dublin
Architect: John MacL. Johansen
A fine example of modern architecture in the heart of leafy Ballsbridge, the three storey over basement United States Embassy blends in well with the Victorian architecture of the area.
1966 – Hume House, Pembroke Road, Dublin
Architect: Lardner & Partners
Hume House is named after its developers, a UK based body called Hume Holdings. Originally the seven floors of office space were placed on columns but during a makeover in 1983,
1971 – Texaco House, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Architect: David Keane & Partners
One of the earliest use of load-bearing precast concrete perimeter units and glass curtain walling in Dublin.
