1820 – Harbour Commissioner’s House, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Built in the neo-classical style with Dalkey granite in 1820. Contains an unusual staircase and is surmounted by a clock tower and signalling turret.
Board of Public Works / Office of Public Works
The Board of Public Works was established by the Public Works (Ireland) Act of 15 October 1831 to replace the earlier Board of Works. In addition to its existing duties, the maintenance of government buildings in Dublin, it was later responsible for police barracks, coastguard stations, national schools, post offices, customs buildings, the royal universities and lunatic asylums.
1834 – Stable and Carriage Block, Dublin Castle
Architect: Jacob Owen, Board of Public Works
Now converted into a exhibition and event space, this castellated structure originally housed the State Carriage and other carriages.
1838 – Police Office and Armoury, Dublin Castle
Architect: Jacob Owen, Board of Public Works
A fine small neo-classical building in the lower yard of Dublin Castle –
1842 – Central Infants Model School, Marlborough Street, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen, Board of Public Works
Small classical pavilion built between the two more substantial buildings of the Department of Education –
1842 – Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen, Board of Public Works
In 1836 the old County or Provincial Constabulary forces of Ireland were merged in a new centralised Constabulary of Ireland.
1850 – Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dundrum, Co. Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen & Frederick Clarendon, Board of Public Works
1850 – Former Garda Station, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: E.T. Owen, Board of Public Works
Like many buildings around the country from the time of the British administration,
1854 – Richmond District Lunatic Asylum, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen, Board of Public Works
This 1913 illustration depicts the front elevation of the Male Department of the Richmond District Lunatic Asylum,
1859 – Coast Guard Station, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Architect: James H. Owen, Board of Public Works
Like others built along the Irish coastline, this coastguard station features a lookout tower and residential units for crews and their families.
1860 – Model School, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Architect: James H. Owen, Board of Public Works
Austere Model School built by the Board of Public Works in 1860.
