The Custom House | |
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Teach an Chustaim | |
General information | |
Type | Custom house, local government offices |
Architectural style | Palladian, Neoclassical |
Location | Dublin |
Coordinates | 53°20′55″N 6°15′11″W / 53.3485°N 6.2531°W |
Construction started | 1781 |
Completed | 1791 |
Cost | £200,000 pounds sterling |
Owner | Government of Ireland |
Affiliation | Headquarters of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
Technical details | |
Material | Portland stone, later replacement Ardbraccan limestone was used |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | James Gandon |
The Custom House (Irish: Teach an Chustaim) is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is located on the north bank of the River Liffey, on Custom House Quay between Butt Bridge and Talbot Memorial Bridge.[1]