[3] The baths closed in 1900 after unsuccessfully being offered at auction as a going concern in June,[4] after which the building was used for offices and other commercial activities before being demolished in 1970.

[6] Designed by the sculptor and architect Richard Barter,[7][8] the building was well received by the Dublin Builder magazine, which praised Irish builders for executing the unusual design so well noting particularly the elaborate plaster decoration on the facade carried out by Hogan & Sons of nearby Great Brunswick Street.

[9][6] The general contractor was Michael Meade & Sons also later of nearby Great Brunswick Street but at that time of Westland Row and working on his first recorded project.

A very prominent feature was the 50 foot high ogee-shaped dome which sat above the company board room.

[5] The interior featured "oriental arches and coloured bricks" and the floors were fitted with patterned tiles from Mintons.