Queen Street, Dublin
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 northern end of Queen Street | |
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| Native name | Sráid na Banríona (Irish) |
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| Part of | Smithfield |
| Namesake | Elizabeth I or Catherine of Braganza |
| Type | Street |
| Postal code | D07 |
| Coordinates | 53°20′53″N 6°16′48″W / 53.348096°N 6.279912°W |
| north end | North King Street |
| south end | Arran Quay |
Queen Street (Irish: Sráid na Banríona)[1] is a street in Dublin running from North King Street to Arran Quay.
Queen Street runs from Arran Quay and Mellows Bridge at the south to North King Street to the north. It intersects with a number of historically significant streets, such as Hendrick Street and Benburb Street. Where it meets North King Street, it merges with George's Lane which was widened in 2002.[2]
History
The street dates from 1687, and is believed to have been named for Queen Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603).[3][4] Although it has been suggested that it may have been named for Catherine of Braganza (queen consort 1662–1685).[5] It is historically part of the city known as Oxmantown, and lies close to the former common green area there.[2][6] Its existence was mandated in 1664, as a highway from the common.[3]
In 1671, the Blue Coat Boys Hospital (King's Hospital) was founded on Queen Street, on the eastern side.[6] This was later redeveloped in lots for housing in 1782 and completed in 1800. These Georgian tenements were later replaced in the 20th century with public housing.[2]
