30 Amazing Color Photographs of Dublin, Ireland in 1961

Dublin in these photos from 1961 seems a different world and possibly a different planet. The photographs were taken by American photographer Charles W. Cushman, who travelled the world for 30 years, including a visit to Dublin. When he died, he left his collection to Indiana State University, who have uploaded them, and a fascination window the provide on a Dublin which has gone.

O'Connell statue after a shower Dublin

Burgh Quay after a shower Dublin

Burgh Quay after a shower Dublin

O'Connell Bridge Dublin

O'Connell Bridge Dublin

College Green

College Green

College Green

Bank of Ireland Dublin

View north up O'Connell Dublin

Cyclists waiting for a green light in Dame St. at head of South Great Georges St. Dublin

Cyclists near City Hall Dublin

One-horse dray in Dame St.

Dray horse Dame St. Dublin

Christ Church Dublin

Christ Church Dublin

Round tower Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle

Repairs at Dublin Castle

Clock tower Dublin Castle

Four Courts

View along Quay on north bank, R. Liffey Dublin

South Great Georges St Dublin

Industry House S.E. corner Drury+ Fade Dublin

Grafton St. Dublin

Dawson + Nassau Sts in the morning Dublin

College of Science Dublin

Cart in south Great Georges St. Dublin

View south across St. Stephen's Green

Early morning view toward Dublin Hills