Jacob Owen (1778-1870)

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.

1835 – Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin

Architect: Jacob Owen, Joshua Webb, Richard Cuming

The smallest of Dublin’s Victorian prisons, Arbour Hill Prison was originally designed in 1835 by Jacob Owen and later rebuilt in 1845 by Sir Joshua Webb with Frederick Clarendon.

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 –

1840 – Islandbridge Gate Lodge, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Architect: Jacob Owen

Another fine gatelodge to the park, complete with ornate metal revolving pedestrian gate by J. &

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 / Office of Public Works,

In 1836 the old County or Provincial Constabulary forces of Ireland were merged in a new centralised Constabulary of Ireland.

1850 – Chapel, St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Architect: Jacob Owen / E.T. Owen

A small church in a Gothic Revival style originally by Jacob Owen. Later extended by E.T.

1850 – Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

Architect: Jacob Owen & Frederick Clarendon / Board of Public Works

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,

1879 – Post Office, Cork

Architect: Jacob Owen / T.J. Mellon

Large post office building with a fine curved façade with arcaded windows. Designed by Jacob Owen of the Board of Works and later extended by T.J.