Greater Dublin: a general plan for the development of the city


Drawing submitted by F.A. Cushing Smith to the town plan for Dublin international competition organised by the Civics Institute of Ireland in 1914. Cushing Smith was the sole US entrant and also one of only two single-person entrants. His address at the time of the competition was the University Club, Urbana, Illinois. To ensure anonymity during the adjudication process his entry was give the designation 'B'. Aside from the winners, the adjudicators were unanimous in giving Honourable Mention to four entries including Cushing Smith's. This map details the proposed development plan for the city including residential, institutional, and working men's tracts.

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The new Dublin: a study in civics


Original typescript of his highly recommended entry in the Dublin Town Planning Competition of 1914, which was won by Patrick Abercrombie.

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Sections & details of certain parts in the development of the city


Drawing submitted by F.A. Cushing Smith to the town plan for Dublin international competition organised by the Civics Institute of Ireland in 1914. Cushing Smith was the sole US entrant and also one of only two single-person entrants. His address at the time of the competition was the University Club, Urbana, Illinois. To ensure anonymity during the adjudication process his entry was give the designation 'B'. Aside from the winners, the adjudicators were unanimous in giving Honourable Mention to four entries including Cushing Smith's. This drawing includes perspective drawings of "The Civic Centre" and "The Water Approach to the City" as well as street sections and a section and half-plan for a recreation park.

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The Dublin civic survey report


The Dublin civic survey report

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Dublin of the future: the new town plan, being the scheme awarded the first prize in the international competition


Dublin of the future: the new town plan, being the scheme awarded the first prize in the international competition

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Merrion Square: view of south side from middle of square


Merrion Square: view of south side from middle of square

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O'Connell Street, No. 42: façade


O'Connell Street, No. 42: façade

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Mount Street Upper: detail of stepped crescent


Mount Street Upper: detail of stepped crescent

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North Great George's Street: view towards Belvedere House


North Great George's Street: view towards Belvedere House

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O'Connell Street, No. 42: doorcase


O'Connell Street, No. 42: doorcase

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Domestic Architecture of Georgian Dublin Collection


Selection of 35mm slides from the collection of the School of Art History and Cultural Policy, focusing on the domestic architecture of eighteenth-century Dublin.

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Henrietta Street: view towards King's Inns


Henrietta Street: view towards King's Inns

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Fitzwilliam Street Upper: view towards Leeson Street


Fitzwilliam Street Upper: view towards Leeson Street

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Ely Place, Ely House


Ely Place, Ely House

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Merrion Street: general view of east side


Merrion Street: general view of east side

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Henrietta Street, No. 10: façade


Henrietta Street, No. 10: façade

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Henrietta Street, No. 9: facade


Henrietta Street, No. 9: facade

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Henrietta Street, Nos. 5-6: façade


Henrietta Street, Nos. 5-6: façade

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Fitzwilliam Street Lower: view towards Merrion Square


Fitzwilliam Street Lower: view towards Merrion Square

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Ely Place: view of east side


Ely Place: view of east side

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Mountjoy Square: derelict house on west side


Mountjoy Square: derelict house on west side

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Pembroke Street Upper: view from Leeson Street Lower


Pembroke Street Upper: view from Leeson Street Lower

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Merrion Square: general view of north side


Merrion Square: general view of north side

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Merrion Square: view of south east corner


Merrion Square: view of south east corner

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