U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Dublin The New York Times 3.10.09

U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Dublin
The New York Times 3.10.09

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It is rare to get a peek inside government homes — The New York Times featured the U.S. Ambassador's Mansion in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1776 and the ambassador’s residence since 1949, the Georgian mansion in Dublin's Phoenix Park was recently restored by the former ambassador, Thomas C. Foley of Connecticut...

Though public functions and diplomacy dictate the historically-accurate formal restoration, there are interesting features that make this home unique — Ambassador Foley installed the large-scale work from New York artist Sol De Witt in the grand entryway.

Check out the story: In Dublin, an Ambassador’s Mansion Gets a Makeover.

(Images: Derek Speirs)

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omg im depressed

posted by plumeria on March 13th 2009 at 3:32pm
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Stunning is the only word that comes to my mind!
Thank you Mr Foley.

posted by frnd4vr on March 13th 2009 at 3:38pm
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Love it. The bathroom alone is envy worthy.

posted by Sydney on March 13th 2009 at 4:06pm
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Alfi Juwel carafe in the bath? Stylish.

posted by EasilyAmused on March 13th 2009 at 6:06pm
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Love the extravagant use of taxpayers dollars!

posted by CrazyLady on March 13th 2009 at 6:12pm
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I was concerned about tax dollars too . . . until I read the story. Supposedly, the US rents this home for $1 a year and the Ambassador paid for the rennovations himself. I hope that's true.

posted by 4ddh on March 13th 2009 at 6:17pm
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Wish it was open to the public. I only live 10 minutes from it. Some day maybe!

posted by electrolad on March 13th 2009 at 8:59pm
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