- Title
- Benjamin Henry Latrobe
- Description
- Benjamin H. Latrobe was an architect hired by President Thomas Jefferson to serve as the Surveyor of Public Buildings in 1803. He spent nearly 14 years in Washington supervising the construction and design of public buildings. His largest project was constructing the Capitol's south wing. After the War of 1812, Latrobe oversaw the rebuilding and redesign of the Capitol, which the British army destroyed in 1814. Hence, Latrobe is known as the second Architect of the Capitol.
- Creator
- Benjamin Henry Latrobe
- Source
- White House Art Collection. View original image.
- Coverage
- 1800-1829
- birthday
- 05/01/1764
- Theme
- design & monuments
