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The Sinn Fein rising as it affected property
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The Sinn Fein rising as it affected property
The devastating affects of the Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916. The main picture shows the burnt-out imperial hotel and post-office on Sackville Street in Dublin. According to The Graphic, the damage to property was estimated at 2, 000, 000 and 179 building were destroyed by flame and shell. The area that suffered the most was Lower Sackville Street which was the rebels central stronghold and was entirely burnt out. Date: 1916
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Affects Burnt Damage Devastating Dublin Easter Fein Office Property Rebellion Republican Rising Rubble Sackville Sinn
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The Sinn Fein Rising: A Devastating Impact on Property in Dublin, 1916 The Easter Rebellion of 1916 marked a pivotal moment in Irish history as nationalists rose up against British rule. The main picture depicts the aftermath of the rebellion on Sackville Street in Dublin, with the burnt-out remains of the Imperial Hotel and the Post Office serving as a stark reminder of the destruction wrought upon the city. According to a report in The Graphic, the damage to property was estimated at a staggering 2,000,000 pounds, with 179 buildings destroyed by flame and shell. Lower Sackville Street, which had been the rebels' central stronghold, was entirely burnt out. The Imperial Hotel, a grand Victorian building, had been a symbol of British rule and prosperity in Dublin. Its destruction was a powerful symbol of the rebellion's success in challenging the status quo. The Post Office, a key government building, was also a significant target for the rebels, reflecting their desire to sever ties with British rule. The ruins of the buildings and the surrounding rubble speak to the devastating impact of the rebellion on the city. The historical significance of this moment in Irish history cannot be overstated, as the Easter Rising paved the way for the eventual establishment of the Irish Republic. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for Irish independence and the profound impact of their actions on the physical landscape of Dublin.
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