These steps were used by church goers who made their way to the first Methodist church built in 1810 which was located on the terraces above, hence the name "Preaching House Steps". The Quay which can be seen from the opposite side of the street was formerly known as Inmans Quay. This later became Baths Quay which refers to Public Bathing Baths that were built in 1878. In later years these baths were used as an emigrant "cleansing station" for intending emigrants to America. During the first World War an American Naval Men's Club was erected on this quay for the recreation and leisure of US service personnel stationed at Aghada across the Harbour. The solitary red brick chimney is now all that remains of the baths.