PBS Presents  Benjamin Latrobe: America's First Architect

Follow the tumultuous life of the Benjamin Latrobe - architect of the U.S. Capitol. Details

 

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Episode: Benjamin Latrobe: America's First Architect

Noted architecture critic Paul Goldberger hosts this documentary biography of Benjamin Latrobe, the creator of the first uniquely "American" architecture. His works include the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the Baltimore Basilica. Latrobe's tumultuous life was a series of creative triumphs, personal tragedies, and constant re-invention.

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Duration: (55:24)
Premiere Date: 01/17/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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