The Buildings
Civic Buildings
Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peters
Contact Details
| Address | St. Peter's, North Main Street, Cork. |
| Telephone | 021- 4279925 |
| Opening Hours | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walking tour on 20th Century Architecture in Cork by Tom Spalding at 10.30 a.m. |
The Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peters is located in the heart of Cork's historic centre on the North Main Street. The first church on this site was built in 1199. The present building was built in 1788, though the North Porch predates this, having been constructed in 1710. The neo-gothic tower was added in 1840. The impressive early 18th century Tracton monument in the North Porch is well worth a look.
It was a Church of Ireland parish church until 1949 when it was deconsecrated. It was used as a warehouse until 1994 and was then restored as part of the Urban Pilot Project. This 18th century church has been restored and is currently being used as a modern heritage and arts centre.
Operated by Cork Civic Trust the building is an important example of conservation in action. It houses the Model City thought to be the only one of its kind in Ireland. It provides a unique overview of Cork from the Lee Fields to Blackrock Castle.
The Centre's Upper Gallery will host "Echoes of the Past" photographic exhibition, which will display a series of black and white photographs of Cork City over the past 100 years (taken from Evening Echo Archive). An exhibition of this year's winning entries in the Texaco Children's Art Competition will take place in the main Gallery space.
A short film on the history of Cork City will also be shown in the Upper Gallery throughout the morning.
Tom Spalding will also give a walking tour (starting at the Vision Centre from 10.30 a.m.). The tour is called "A Walking Tour of Cork's 20th Century Architecture". Please note, numbers are limited to a maximum of 35 so please book in advance by contacting Finola Horgan at the Cork Vision Centre @ St.Peter's at 021 1279925 or emailing; visioncentre@eircom.net