The Journal of Latrobe. Being the Notes and Sketches of an Architect, Naturalist and Traveler in the United States from 1796 to 1820

by Benjamin Henry Latrobe

Book Overview

British-born Benjamin Latrobe is best known to American history for his design of the United States Capitol, as well as Baltimore's cathedral. After settling first in Virginia, then relocating to Philadelphia, Latrobe spent much of his later life in Washington, D.C., where he was hired as Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the United States. Latrobe worked in Greek revival and Gothic Revival styles, and was highly interested in urban planning, particularly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1429004290
• ISBN13: 9781429004299
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"