Sackville Street, Dublin, late 19th century

Black and white print of Sackville Street, Dublin in The Industries of Dublin, historical, statistical, biographical, an account of leading business men, commercial interests, wealth and growth, page 20, published by Spencer Blackett, 1887 (approx)with illustrations

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Sackville Street, Dublin, late 19th century
© Dublin City Public Libraries

Sackville Street, Dublin, late 19th century

Black and white print of Sackville Street, Dublin in The Industries of Dublin, historical, statistical, biographical, an account of leading business men, commercial interests, wealth and growth, page 20, published by Spencer Blackett, 1887 (approx)with illustrations

© Dublin City Public Libraries

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Dublin was a very different place at the turn of the last century to what it is today. In the image you can see the Dublin trams and horse draw carts which would not be seen today. Also, in place of the spike you have Nelson's column. This was destroyed in the 1950s. However, despite this, Dublin's streets are still largely recognisable from this time and the shops and buildings remain. In the coming years, Dublin City Council has plans to renew this street and return it pedestrians,  as in this pictures.