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Imperial House

  •   Donegall Square East, Belfast

Four storey, 15 bay building, originally faced with white terracotta but completely refaced in granite and limestone. Ground floor; polished granite shop fronts, top 3 floors; Portland Limestone. Square-topped sash windows on all floors, keystone detail on 2nd floor only. Small pediment on top, very shallow pilasters with vertical line detail in middle 5 bays.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed plain ashlar
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    333938
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374043

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1935
  • Architect:
    Kendrick Edwards
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/190
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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