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Exhibit Buildings Archive

description

The archive holds a separate file for each of the 42 exhibit buildings, which comprise original buildings dismantled and rebuilt and reproductions of typical vernacular buildings. The range of information varies considerably. Included are photographs of original buildings in situ and of rebuilding in progress, historical and personal memoirs and plans. The collection is arranged by building name. There is no separate catalogue of contents.

subject terms

architecture ; buildings ; architectural heritage ; conservation and preservation ; vernacular architecture ; cottages ; banks ; farmhouses ; houses ; schools ; churches ; workshops

place

Ulster, Ireland

content date

19th c -

accumulation date

1960 -

language

English

type of material

42 box files containing a range of original and copied papers and photographs. Collection, Library, Text, Image

accrual status

Open

strengths

Unique

SUPER COLLECTION

National Museums Northern Ireland Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

OWNER

National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)

POSTAL ADDRESS

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum Cultra, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 0EU, Northern Ireland

URL

National Museums Northern Ireland: Click here for Live link ; UFTM: Click here for Live link

ACCESS CONDITIONS

Access is free. Opening hours: weekdays 9.30am-1.00pm, 2.00pm-4.30pm. Closed Bank Holidays.

ADMINISTRATOR

Roger Dixon, Librarian, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum ; Phone: 028 9039 5130; Fax: 028 9042 8728 ; Email address: roger.dixon@nmni.com