Rounded Corners in Monaghan
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Jenkins (1979)
Digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph. This building is an example example of the rounded corner, which is an architectural feature of Monaghan town. Taken in 1979, the premises was occupied by M. Jenkins Jewellers. It has since been renovated and refurbished however the rounded corner remains. It is currently occupied by Flemings Book Shop.
Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County MuseumJenkins (1979) - Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County Museum
Jenkins Jewellers (1979), Church Square
Digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph. This building is an example example of the rounded corner, which is an architectural feature of Monaghan town. Taken in 1979, the premises was occupied by M. Jenkins Jewellers. It has since been renovated and refurbished however the rounded corner remains. It is currently occupied by Flemings Book Shop.
Photograph kindly made available by Monaghan County MuseumJenkins Jewellers (1979), Church Square - Photograph kindly made available by Monaghan County Museum
Mill Street (1979)
A Digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph taken in 1979 as part of 'the Light Of Other Days' Photographic collection. This photograph shows a section of Mill Street. Brett describes Mill Street as an important street, leading up from Church square to the upper side of Hill Street. Both corners are turned by curved houses. The houses shown are a very good group of three-storey 18th Century houses set on a steep slope.
Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County MuseumMill Street (1979) - Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County Museum
Hill Street (1979)
A digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph, taken in 1979 as part of 'The light of other days' photographic collection. This image shows a section of Hill Street. Brett(1979) describes Hill street as the best street in the town, rising up the modest hill overlooking the central pattern of squares. The houses shown are a group of late 18th century houses.
Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County MuseumHill Street (1979) - Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly granted by Monaghan County Museum
'One of the most endearing features of the town's architecture is the prevalence of softly rounded corners; these are much less usual than might be thought, and much less appreciated than they should be. Every opportunity should be taken of restoring those which have been spoiled, and reviving the old tradition on the future redevelopment of corner sites' (C.E.B Brett 1970)
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The Diamond (1979)
A digital reproduction of an original black and white photograph taken as part of the 'Light of other days' photographic collection of Monaghan town. The image shows a section of the north end of the Diamond opening out from the bottom of Glaslough Street. Mc Manus' Bar and Lounge (No. 16, The Diamond) is 'a three storey building with a curved corner, stuccoed, but almost certainly 18th Century stonework underneath the plaster' (Brett 1979).
Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly given by Monaghan County MuseumThe Diamond (1979) - Permission to reproduce this photograph kindly given by Monaghan County Museum
Flemings (2003), Church Square
Digital photograph of ‘Flemings’ Monaghan. Formely Jenkins Jewellers, this building has been renovated since then, however the architectural feature of the rounded corner has been preserved.
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The Squealing Pig (2003)
This is a photograph of 'The Squealing Pig' bar and lounge, located on the north end of the Diamond. This premises has greatly improved in appearance since it housed Mc Manus' Bar. It has been renovated to a high standard and the round corner has been kept as a feature of the building.
The Squealing Pig (2003) -
Corrs Corner Restaurant
Corrs Corner is another fine example of the use of Rounded corners as an architectural feature unique to Monaghan town. Located on the corner of Church Square, this building blends seemlessly into the Dawson Street area.
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