Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Builder and architect, of Portrush, Co. Antrim, who designed the Presbyterian church at Portrush, of which he was a member, in 1843-44.(1)   He was still living in 1848, when he made mortgage arrangements with John Blair, a grocer in Portrush.(2)  The property in question was transferred to him in 1858.(3)



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(1) Information from Hugh Dixon in B of I files; C.E.B. Brett, Buildings of County Antrim (UAHS, 1996), 136.
(2) 'John Blair, grocer, Portrush, Co. Antrim, to John Williamson, architect, Portrush, Co. Antrim. Mortage of £150 on the above property', 1 Nov 1848, and transfer of property, 3 Apr 1858, in PRONI, D2977/3A/3/2/35/37D,E (see PRONI e-catalogue).


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Building: CO. ANTRIM, PORTRUSH, MAIN STREET, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Date: 1843-44
Nature: Designed by JW, who was a member of the congregation.
Refs: (B. of I.); C.E.B. Brett, Buildings of County Antrim (UAHS, 1996), 136.