1872 – McGarel Buildings, Larne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel Patrick Close
Ten Victorian almshouses in a Gothic style, for Charles McGarel. McGarel was a slave-owner and sugar trader in the early 19th century.
1876 – Presbyterian Church & School, Magheramorne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Delightful collection of buildings finished in stone with yellow brick timmings. Now surrounded by mature trees,
1878 – Olderfleet Hotel, Larne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel Patrick Close
Three storey hotel constructed for sea travellers next to the harbour. The interior boasted several large reception rooms.
1880 – Belfast Banking Co., Larne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Very similar in design to their branch at Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan – a three storey residence with single storey banking hall attached.
1880 – Former Northern Bank, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Architect: Samuel Patrick Close
Built for the Belfast Banking Co, a fine sandstone bank building of the 19th century.
1880 – Magheramorne House, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Magheramorne stands in a prominent, elevated position overlooking Larne Lough and situated between Carrickfergus and Larne.
1882 – Cairncastle, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
Described in The Building News as “The site is on high ground, and commands extensive views of the Co.
1882 – Methodist Church, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel Patrick Close
Demolished in 2008.
1883 – Runkerry House, Portballintrae, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel P. Close
A house in Scottish Baronial style for Edward Macnaghten, a landmark Victorian-era manor overlooking the ocean near the Giant’s Causeway.
1890 – Drumalis House, Larne, Co. Antrim
Architect: Samuel Patrick Close
In the 1880s, the architect Samuel Patrick Close extended a compact Victorian villa of around 1870 into a large rambling composition in an Italianate style for Sir Hugh Houston Smiley.
