North City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Volta Cinema
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
1. Volta Cinema Marker
dedicated picture house, the
Volta Cinema
It was opened on Monday
20th December 1909
and managed by James Joyce.
The converted 430-seat venue was
renamed the LYCEUM in 1921. It
closed in 1948 and was demolished
in the 1960s. Only the upper floor
faηade survives.
This plaque was unveiled on
12th June 2007
Erected 2007 by Cinema Heritage Group, IFCO, Filmbase, James Joyce Centre, Caboom and Penneys.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 2007.
Location. 53° 20.94′ N, 6° 15.954′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in North City. It is on Mary Street just east of Jervis Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Mary Street, Dublin, Leinster D01 NX45, 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: Birthplace of Sir John Gilbert (within shouting distance of
this page online
More about this marker. This section of Mary Street is pedestrian only.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025
2. Volta Cinema Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
