Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH, NO. 376 (PHIBSBOROUGH PICTURE HOUSE)  Street numbers may have changed due to re-numbering

Name: O'ROURKE, AUBREY VINCENT
Building: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH, NO. 376 (PHIBSBOROUGH PICTURE HOUSE)
Date: 1913-14
Nature: New cinema at Blacquiere Bridge. Contractor: John Dillon, Drumcondra. Opened, May 1914. New cinema.opened, May 1914.  'The interior of the theatre at once impresses the visitor with a feeling of comfort and elegance, and the spacious and luxurious gallery is approached by a handsome staircase. The lighting is effected by electricity on the latest Continental idea of completely concealed reflected light, the effect of sunrise and sunset being charming.'
Refs: IB 55, 19 Jul 1913, 476; 56, 28 Mar 1914, 191;  Freeman's Journal, 23 May 1914;  Irish Times, 23 May 1914..