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Journal Article


Journal TitleArchitecture Ireland
Article TitlePlace : 1916 Capstones shift series : the great monumental avenue of the city
AuthorWard, Brian
Issue(288)
Page(s)pp24-25
DateJuly / August 2016
Contentaerial views, illustrations, photos, text
Note(s)Briefly describes the historical context at start of 20th century, mentioning Home Rule, the Lockout, the Easter Rising and Lord & Lady Aberdeen's announcement of a competition to solicit ideas for the improvement of Dublin and the subsequent plans for Sackville Street presented by Patrick Abercrombie.
Subject(s)streets ; history ; urban planning ; competitions
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  • O'Connell Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland