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Journal TitleIrish architectural and decorative studies : the journal of the Irish Georgian Society
Article Title'On one level to the eye' : visions for suburbia on the Longford de Vesci estate in Dublin
AuthorJohnstone, Laura
Editor(s)O'Kane, Finola
Volume18
Page(s)pp84-105
Date2015
Contentmaps, text
Note(s)The author describes role of estates in nineteenth century suburban development at Monkstown and Kingstown. Includes three case studies relating to the terraces, semi-detached and detached villas designed around private pleasure grounds such as Vesey Park.
Subject(s)suburbs ; villas ; 19th century ; suburban houses ; estates ; seaside resorts ; coastal areas ; streets ; architectural history ; Victorian
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  • De Vesci Terrace, Monkstown, Co Dublin, Republic of Ireland ; Vesey Place, Monkstown, Co Dublin, Republic of Ireland ; Willow Bank, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Republic of Ireland