Benjamin Henry Latrobe
B. Henry Latrobe was hired by President Jefferson in 1803 to fill the position of "Surveyor of Public Buildings," with the principal responsibility of constructing the Capitol’s south wing. He is honored as the second Architect of the Capitol
Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe
George B. Matthews, after C. W. Peale
Oil on canvas, 29-1/2" x 24-1/2"
1931
This official Architect of the Capitol photograph is being made available for educational, scholarly, news or personal purposes (not advertising or any other commercial use). When any of these images is used the photographic credit line should read “Architect of the Capitol.” These images may not be used in any way that would imply endorsement by the Architect of the Capitol or the United States Congress of a product, service or point of view. For more information visit www.aoc.gov.
