1834 – Stable and Carriage Block, Dublin Castle
Architect: Jacob Owen
Now converted into a exhibition and event space, this castellated structure originally houses the State Carriage and other carriages.
Jacob Owen (1778-1870)
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
A fine small neo-classical building in the lower yard of Dublin Castle – of five bays with a large central carriage arch.
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
Small classical pavilion built between the two more substantial buildings of the Department of Education –
1842 – Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen
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
1854 – Richmond District Lunatic Asylum, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen
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.
