SURROUNDING HISTORICAL FEATURES
The Victorian Quarter , Cork ’ s Architectural Parapet
The Victorian Quarter is a branding by traders within MacCurtain Street and Cork City Council to describe a historic corner of Cork , which was built up during the time of Queen Victoria .
In 1787 when the Corporation of Cork invested in planning St Patricks Bridge , it opened up this quarter for development – this was also the decade that brought us the first south docklands plan and the chain the Lord Mayor wears .
The decade also coincided with an early MacCurtain Street – back then known as Strand Street and later King Street , and later Summerhill North from 1820 onwards .
One by one , some of Cork ’ s greatest stories and architectural structures were added .
1801 - 1806 Designed initially by John Gibson , Collins Barracks was once called Royal or Cork Barracks with the largest parade ground in western Europe
1801 & 1832 Summerhill Road was laid out , as well as a myriad of new residences these provided the catalyst for the creation of St Patrick ’ s Church and the first of three St Luke ’ s Church
1890 A twelve-bay five-storey structure building , which hosted Thompson ’ s Bakery was erected
1892 The Baptist Church building
1892 The Great Southern and Western Railway Cork Terminus
1897 The Metropole Hotel and The Palace Theatre ( Everyman Theatre )
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