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Mar. 03, 1966 - The Nelson Pillar in Dublin blown up. The famous Nelson Pillar in the centre of O'Connell Street, Dublin, was demolished from about half way up in an explosion which occurred at about 1.30 yesterday morning. Fortunately no one was hurt. The Nelson Pillar, which had an overall height of 134 feet was erected in 1808-9 at a cost of &7, 000. Photo shows view of the demolished Nelson Pillar in O'Conneli Street, Dublin after the explision yesterday
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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