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Benjamin Latrobe: America's First Architect

Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe by Rembrandt Peale, c. 1815.  (Available at a higher resolution by request.)

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“Benjamin Latrobe: America’s First Architect,” a one-hour documentary, chronicles the life and work of early American architect Benjamin Latrobe and his lasting design impact on his country.  His work ultimately defined the first uniquely “American” architecture.  The special is hosted by noted architecture critic Paul Goldberger.  “Benjamin Latrobe: America’s First Architect” will be broadcast on PBS stations nationwide on Monday, January 18 at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings).

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Nov 05, 2009
DESIGNER OF THE U.S. CAPITOL AND THE WHITE HOUSE SUBJECT OF PBS DOCUMENTARY
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The Baltimore Basilica at night.  Latrobe designed this building.

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The Baltimore Basilica at night.  Latrobe designed this building.

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Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe by Rembrandt Peale, c. 1815.  (Available at a higher resolution by request.)

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Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe by Rembrandt Peale, c. 1815.  (Available at a higher resolution by request.)

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, inside the Baltimore Basilica.

Caption: Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, inside the Baltimore Basilica.

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Chief Justice John Roberts swearing in President Barack Obama for a second time in the Map Room of the White House.  A portrait of Benjamin Labtrobe by Charles Wilson Peale hangs in the background.  (Higher resolution photo available on request.)

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Chief Justice John Roberts swearing in President Barack Obama for a second time in the Map Room of the White House.  A portrait of Benjamin Labtrobe by Charles Wilson Peale hangs in the background.  (Higher resolution photo available on request.)

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, outside the U.S. Capitol Building.

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, outside the U.S. Capitol Building.

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 Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker  (left), and Latrobe scholar Michael Fazio, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Mississippi (right).

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 Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker  (left), and Latrobe scholar Michael Fazio, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Mississippi (right).

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, on location outside the U.S. Capitol Building while shooting the documentary.

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Benjamin Henry Latrobe host Paul Goldberger, the Architecture Critic for The New Yorker, on location outside the U.S. Capitol Building while shooting the documentary.

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