Unidad documental compuesta 5 - Correspondence regarding new library extension and other building works

Correspondence, bills, and certificates of account mainly concerning the building of the new library and extension at the Capuchin Friary, Church Street. This work was carried by Farmer Brothers, builders and contractors, Nottingham Street, North Strand, Dublin. The total cost as noted in a statement of account dated 5 Aug. 1937 was £11,017 16s 7d. Other projects referred to in the file include work on Oratory windows carried out by Harry Clarke Stained Glass Ltd., 6-7 North Frederick Street, Dublin (manager, Richard J. King). Other correspondents include John J. Robinson & R.C. Keefe, architects, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin; Thomas Higgins & Sons, 11 Usher’s Quay, Dublin; Robert Conway, General Contractor, 13 Upper Buckingham Street, Dublin; E. Fagan & Sons, 11 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin; James J. Nolan, General Contractor and Roof Expert, 27 Manor Street, Dublin; P.J. Caffrey, painter, decorator and general contractor, 9 Gray Street, Dublin; Maguire and Gatchell Ltd., 10 Dawson Street, Dublin (heating and plumbing work); T.R. Scott & Co., cabinetmakers and joinery manufacturers, 33 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin.