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	The General Post Office (GPO) is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post and is situated in the centre of Dublin's O'Connell Street. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin. One contemporary writer, James Brewer, described it as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”		The General Post Office (GPO) is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post and is situated in the centre of Dublin's O'Connell Street. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin. One contemporary writer, James Brewer, described it as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”

−	Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance ~~extends~~ much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of ~~the~~ British influence in Ireland, which ~~lead to~~ it ~~becoming~~ occupied ~~as the headquarters for~~ the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.	+	Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance is much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of British influence in Ireland, as a result of which it was occupied by the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.

−	It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was ~~now~~ an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building, resulting in several days of fighting ~~between the rebels and British troops~~.	+	It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building, resulting in several days of fighting.

	Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as Ireland's main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.		Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as Ireland's main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.
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	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by ~~the~~ architect Francis Johnston and constructed ~~over the course of~~ three years for the sum of £50,000.	+	Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by architect Francis Johnston and constructed in three years for the sum of £50,000.

	It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending 67m (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico with six fluted columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment featured the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the pediment's acroteria:		It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending 67m (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico with six fluted columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment featured the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the pediment's acroteria:
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	With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.		With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.

−	Of the original building, all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of Johnston's design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level~~, above which is a~~ coffered ceiling ~~with~~ Grecian ~~designs~~.	+	Of the original building, all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of Johnston's design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level and coffered ceiling of Grecian design.

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−	~~Due to~~ its occupation during the Easter Rising, the building assumed a national significance as 'a place of Irish freedom'. An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was displayed in the An Post museum highlighting the history of the GPO.	+	Because of its occupation during the Easter Rising the building assumed national significance as 'a place of Irish freedom'. An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was displayed in the An Post museum highlighting the history of the GPO, and a statue depicting the mythical hero Cúchulainn's death is positioned in front of the building. Nelson's Pillar, formerly located adjacent to the GPO, was destroyed by an IRA bomb in 1966. The site is now occupied by the Spire of Dublin.

−	~~To commemorate the Rising, a statue depicting the mythical hero Cúchulainn's death is positioned in front of the building.~~	+	Despite this symbolism, the GPO's ground rent continued to be paid to English and American landlords until the 1980s. As well as remaining a functioning post office, it housed the broadcasting studios of 2RN, later Radio Eireann, from 1928 until 1974.
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−	~~Nelson's Pillar, formerly located adjacent to the GPO, was destroyed by the IRA by a bomb in 1966. The site is now occupied by the Spire of Dublin.~~	+
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−	Despite ~~its~~ symbolism, the GPO's ground rent continued to be paid to English and American landlords until the 1980s. As well as remaining a functioning post office, it housed the broadcasting studios of 2RN, later Radio Eireann, from 1928 until 1974.	+

	The museum closed in 2015, with a new visitor centre 'GPO Witness History', to commemorate the Easter Rising, opened for the centenary in March 2016.		The museum closed in 2015, with a new visitor centre 'GPO Witness History', to commemorate the Easter Rising, opened for the centenary in March 2016.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The General Post Office (GPO) is situated in the centre of Dublin's O'Connell Street ~~and is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post~~. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin~~, and was described by one~~ contemporary writer James Brewer as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”	+	The General Post Office (GPO) is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post and is situated in the centre of Dublin's O'Connell Street. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin. One contemporary writer, James Brewer, described it as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”

	Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance extends much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of the British influence in Ireland, which lead to it becoming occupied as the headquarters for the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.		Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance extends much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of the British influence in Ireland, which lead to it becoming occupied as the headquarters for the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.

−	It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was now an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building ~~and~~ several days of fighting between the rebels and British troops ~~ensued~~.	+	It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was now an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building, resulting in several days of fighting between the rebels and British troops.

	Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as Ireland's main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.		Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as Ireland's main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.
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	Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by the architect Francis Johnston and constructed over the course of three years for the sum of £50,000.		Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by the architect Francis Johnston and constructed over the course of three years for the sum of £50,000.

−	It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending ~~67 m~~ (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico of six fluted ~~Ionic~~ columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment ~~were~~ the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the pediment's acroteria:	+	It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending 67m (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico with six fluted columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment featured the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the pediment's acroteria:

	* Mercury on the left.		* Mercury on the left.
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	With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.		With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.

−	Of the original building all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of Johnston's design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level, above which is a coffered ceiling with Grecian designs.	+	Of the original building, all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of Johnston's design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level, above which is a coffered ceiling with Grecian designs.

	[[File:Gpo2.jpg\|link=File:Gpo2.jpg]]		[[File:Gpo2.jpg\|link=File:Gpo2.jpg]]
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	* Owner: An Post		* Owner: An Post

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−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* An Post - [http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/History+and+Heritage/History/GPO+Dublin/The+General+Post+Office.htm The General Post Office]		* An Post - [http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/History+and+Heritage/History/GPO+Dublin/The+General+Post+Office.htm The General Post Office]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The General Post Office (GPO) is situated in the centre of ~~Dublin’s O’Connell~~ Street and is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin, and was described by one contemporary writer James Brewer as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”	+	The General Post Office (GPO) is situated in the centre of Dublin's O'Connell Street and is the headquarters of the Irish Post Office, An Post. The original building was opened in January 1818 as one of the last great Georgian public buildings to be built in Dublin, and was described by one contemporary writer James Brewer as “commodious, well-arranged…and highly ornamental to the city.”

	Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance extends much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of the British influence in Ireland, which lead to it becoming occupied as the headquarters for the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.		Through the 19th century it became the focal point of Irish communications although its historical significance extends much wider. The building was seen by some as a manifestation of the British influence in Ireland, which lead to it becoming occupied as the headquarters for the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.
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	It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was now an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building and several days of fighting between the rebels and British troops ensued.		It was from the GPO that Padraig Pearse read out the Proclamation of Independence, claiming that Ireland was now an independent republic and that a provisional government had been set up. This provoked the British into sending the gun-boat Helga up the River Liffey to shell the building and several days of fighting between the rebels and British troops ensued.

−	Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as ~~Ireland’s~~ main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of ~~Ireland’s~~ most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.	+	Badly damaged by fire during the rebellion campaign, the building was reconstructed and extended several years later and continued to function as Ireland's main post office, a role it retains today. The GPO is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and one that continues to hold symbolic value.

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =
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	Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by the architect Francis Johnston and constructed over the course of three years for the sum of £50,000.		Inspired by the Greek Revival style, the original building was designed by the architect Francis Johnston and constructed over the course of three years for the sum of £50,000.

−	It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending 67 m (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico of six fluted Ionic columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment were the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the ~~pediment’s~~ acroteria:	+	It has three storeys, of which the lower or basement storey is rusticated. Extending 67 m (220 ft), the front has an Ionic portico of six fluted Ionic columns. Until the 1920s restoration, the tympanum of the pediment were the royal arms, but there remain many neoclassical architectural features, such as an enriched frieze and three statues on the pediment's acroteria:

	* Mercury on the left.		* Mercury on the left.
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	With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.		With the exception of the portico, the building is constructed of Portland stone.

−	Of the original building all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of ~~Johnston’s~~ design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level, above which is a coffered ceiling with Grecian designs.	+	Of the original building all that remains is the façade. The restored building, officially opened in 1929, retained elements of Johnston's design but also introduced some art deco features. The main feature of the interior is a large, open postal hall with an elevated mezzanine level, above which is a coffered ceiling with Grecian designs.

	[[File:Gpo2.jpg\|link=File:Gpo2.jpg]]		[[File:Gpo2.jpg\|link=File:Gpo2.jpg]]
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	= Post-completion =		= Post-completion =

−	Due to its occupation during the Easter Rising, the building assumed a national significance as ‘a place of Irish ~~freedom’~~. An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was displayed in the An Post museum highlighting the history of the GPO.	+	Due to its occupation during the Easter Rising, the building assumed a national significance as 'a place of Irish freedom'. An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was displayed in the An Post museum highlighting the history of the GPO.

−	To commemorate the Rising, a statue depicting the mythical hero ~~Cúchulainn’s~~ death is positioned in front of the building.	+	To commemorate the Rising, a statue depicting the mythical hero Cúchulainn's death is positioned in front of the building.

−	~~Nelson’s~~ Pillar, formerly located adjacent to the GPO, was destroyed by the IRA by a bomb in 1966. The site is now occupied by the Spire of Dublin.	+	Nelson's Pillar, formerly located adjacent to the GPO, was destroyed by the IRA by a bomb in 1966. The site is now occupied by the Spire of Dublin.

−	Despite its symbolism, the ~~GPO’s~~ ground rent continued to be paid to English and American landlords until the 1980s. As well as remaining a functioning post office, it housed the broadcasting studios of 2RN, later Radio Eireann, from 1928 until 1974.	+	Despite its symbolism, the GPO's ground rent continued to be paid to English and American landlords until the 1980s. As well as remaining a functioning post office, it housed the broadcasting studios of 2RN, later Radio Eireann, from 1928 until 1974.

−	The museum closed in 2015, with a new visitor centre ~~‘GPO~~ Witness ~~History’~~, to commemorate the Easter Rising, opened for the centenary in March 2016.	+	The museum closed in 2015, with a new visitor centre 'GPO Witness History', to commemorate the Easter Rising, opened for the centenary in March 2016.

	= Project data =		= Project data =

−	* Address: ~~O’Connell~~ Street, Dublin 1, Rep. of Ireland	+	* Address: O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, Rep. of Ireland
	* Construction started: 1814		* Construction started: 1814
	* Completed: 1818		* Completed: 1818
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