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National Library of Ireland proposed completion enlargement of reading rm [room] & [and] additions
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| Summary: | Includes a proposed top floor plan, first floor plan and ground floor plan of the National Library of Ireland, [which was a purpose built national library opened in 1890 by Thomas Newenham Deane F.R.I.B.A., architect and his partner and son, Thomas Manley Deane, F.R.I.B.A., architect. The practice was known as Thomas Deane & Son until 29 August 1890, when, after Deane was knighted at the opening of the National Library and Museum, it again became Sir Thomas Deane & Son]. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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[Dublin:
13 Ely Place,
29th May 1903]
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| Notes: | At bottom of sheet, lower right: 'Thos. [Thomas] Manly Deane B.A. Archt. [Architect] / 15 Ely Place, Dublin, 29th May 1903'. At bottom of sheet lower left: 'Handed to Mr. Lyster / 30 June 1903'. Thomas. W. Lyster became Librarian of the NLI in 1895 [he retired in 1920]. Lyster was a founder member of Cumann na Leabharlann [The Library Association of Ireland] and the Irish Rural Libraries Association; he was immortalised by James Joyce in the novel 'Ulysses' as the "Quaker Librarian". Physical description: 1 sheet : col. ill ; 50.4 x 67.5 cm [mounted on secondary sheet of the same size]. more |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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PD AD 3577/1 |
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Prints & Drawings |
Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
