Saint James in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Arthur Guinness
Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 18, 2024
1. Dwelling House of Arthur Guinness Marker
The dwelling house
of
Arthur Guinness
1725-1803
Master Brewer
and founder in 1759
of the Company
that bears his name
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 53° 20.6′ N, 6° 17.061′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Saint James. It is on Thomas Street (Route R810), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Thomas Street, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mendicity Institution Garrison / Garastϊn Institiϊid Deirciochta (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Last sailing of a Guinness Barge (approx. half a kilometer away); The Croppies Acre Memorial Park (approx. half a kilometer away); The Croppy's Acre (approx. half a kilometer away); Theobald Wolfe Tone (approx. half a kilometer away); Smithfield Utah (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Arms of the Bakers' Guild of Saints Clement and Anne (approx.
this page online
Also see . . . Arthur Guinness (Wikipedia).
Overview: Arthur Guinness (c. 24 September 1725 23 January 1803) was an Irish brewer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. The inventor of Guinness beer, he founded the Guinness Brewery at St. James's Gate in 1759.(Submitted on May 20, 2024.)
Guinness Brewery: In 1759, Guinness moved to Dublin, leaving his Leixlip property in the care of his brother Richard. This move coincided with the Seven Years' War, which caused a number of economic upsets in Ireland, culminating in the collapse of several banks and a 1759 financial crisis that created an abundance of affordable property in Dublin. Guinness was interested in acquiring a brewery at St. James's Gate that had been abandoned nine years prior. The site was 4 acres (1.6 ha) and contained a brewhouse, a gristmill, two malt houses, and stables. The location was also economically advantageous, as Ireland was in the process of building its Grand Canal, which was intended to terminate just outside of St. James's Gate. Guinness leased the site from the Rainsford family on 31 December 1759. Under the agreement, he made a £100 downpayment and agreed to pay an additional £45 annually for 9,000 years.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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