Benjamin Latrobe Summary

Benjamin Latrobe 1764-1820 American engineer who designed significant public buildings. Latrobe was a surveyor and architect in England prior to immigrating to the United States in 1795. He introduced... Read more

Benjamin Henry Latrobe (1764-1820), English-born American architect, was the first professionally trained architect to practice in the United States. He worked in a variety of styles.Benjamin Henry La... Read more