James Gandon was an English architect best known for his work in Ireland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His best known works include The Custom House, Beresford Place, Four Courts and
Portrait by Tilly Kettle, c. 1783
Gandon's home was located at 7 Mecklenburgh Street, 6th from left in this photo from 1913.
James Gandon and Family by Paul Sandby (1780).
The south facade of the James Gandon Custom House by night
The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is located on the north bank of the River Liffey,
James Gandon
…December 1823) was an English architect best known for his work in Ireland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His best known works include The Custom House, Beresford Place, Four Courts and King's Inns in Dublin and Emo Court in County Laois. Gandon was born on 20 February 1742 in New Bond Street, London…
Southern façade of the Custom House
The Custom House at night
Panoramic view of The Custom House, with Liberty Hall on the left, and the International Financial Services Centre on the right
Looking east at dawn from Loopline Bridge