The Turkish Baths were designed in oriental style by the Richard Barter's architect namesake for the Turkish Bath Company of Dublin Ltd and opened in mid-February 1860, probably on Monday 20th.

The main frontage, about 186 feet in length, faced Lincoln Place. Separate (and similar) facilities were provided for male and female bathers on either side of the central ticket-office. The men's department was on the right (shown in the image when occupied by the Bingo Hall), and the women's department on the left (shown occupied by Davies Ltd). This part of the building has lost all of the original façade apart from its two minarets and the dentil between them.

Also visible are the 50ft high ogee-shaped dome above the old company board room, and the 85 ft high variegated brick shaft which housed the chimney taking smoke and fumes from the furnace.

A connecting building, in characteristic style and with separate entrance, followed the obtuse angle leading to Leinster Street at the end. This portion housed a restaurant (later enlarged to include a small hotel), while at the rear of the baths, with its own entrance, was an area where horses and other animals could be given a Turkish bath.

This page last revised 01 January 2023