Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, LEESON STREET BRIDGE, TRIUMPHAL ARCH

Name: DREW, THOMAS (SIR)
Building: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, LEESON STREET BRIDGE, TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Date: 1900
Nature: Temporary triumphal arch for visit of Queen Victoria, Apr 1900. TD submits drawing of 'the old city gates, a handsome representation of which is to be erected at the entrance of the municipal boundary at Leeson Street Bridge'.  Painted by George Jackson of the Gaiety Theatre.
Refs: Irish Times, 29 Mar,5 Apr,27 Oct 1900;  drawings exh. RHA 1901, no. 298,299.

Name: SIBTHORPE, HENRY & SON *
Building: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, LEESON STREET BRIDGE, TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Date: 1900
Nature: For visit of Queen Victoria, Apr 1900. Probably executed by Sibthorpe & Son.
Refs: Photographs from Sibthorpe collection in IAA

Name: BATCHELOR, FREDERICK
Building: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, LEESON STREET BRIDGE, TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Date: 1903
Nature: Triumphal arch for visit of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, July 1903; 'a beautiful strcuture of classic design'.. Constructed by McGlaughlin & Harvey.  Decorated by Sibthorpe & Co, with 'artistic work' by George Jackson, 'scenic artist, Gaiety Theatre'..
Refs: IAA, PKS B20/06;  Irish Times, 22 Jul 1903;  IB 44, 30 Jul 1903, 1883

Name: DEANE, THOMAS MANLY (SIR)
Building: CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, LEESON STREET BRIDGE, TRIUMPHAL ARCH
Date: 1911
Nature: Proposed temporary arch(es) for visit of King George V.
Refs: Signed drawing, dated 22 Jun 1911, in IAA, Sibthorpe Collection, 78/22(H).