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Side Chair, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, decorated by George Bridport, Philadelphia, 1808, poplar and maple, gesso, paint and gold leaf, cane seat - National Gallery of Art, Washington - DSC08808

Side Chair, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, decorated by George Br...

Furniture exhibited in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, USA. This work is in the public domain because the maker(s) died more than 70 years ago.

[Canal ("Washington Canal"), Washington, D.C. Lock details and sections]

[Canal ("Washington Canal"), Washington, D.C. Lock details and section...

Inscriptions on recto: "Washington City Canal 1810-11-" "Details of the Gates of the Locks. " "The Manor of hanging the Gates at the upper part is detailed on the sheet representing the lower Gates. " "Ma... More

[Canal ("Washington Canal"), Washington, D.C. Lock details and sections]

[Canal ("Washington Canal"), Washington, D.C. Lock details and section...

Inscriptions on recto: "Washington City Canal 1810-11-" "Details of the Gates of the Locks. " "The Manor of hanging the Gates at the upper part is detailed on the sheet representing the lower Gates. " "Ma... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, principal story of south wing]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, principal story of sout...

Notations include computations; mounted on paper on linen. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, principal story of south wing]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plan, principal story of sout...

Notations include computations; mounted on paper on linen. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and principal story plan]

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Plan of the principal Story to be altered." "Public Drawing Room." "antichamber or Pref. Parlor" "Parlor or antichamber" "Common Drawing room." Lined with paper; Watermark: T G &... More

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and principal story plan]

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Plan of the principal Story to be altered." "Public Drawing Room." "antichamber or Pref. Parlor" "Parlor or antichamber" "Common Drawing room." Lined with paper; Watermark: T G &... More

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and principal story plan]

[The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Plan of the principal Story to be altered." "Public Drawing Room." "antichamber or Pref. Parlor" "Parlor or antichamber" "Common Drawing room." Lined with paper; Watermark: T G &... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Congressional Cemetery, Latrobe Cenotaphs, Eighteenth & E Streets, Sou...

Significance: These cenotaphs were designed by noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1815 as memorials to congressmen who died in office. Although several hundred o the monuments were reacted,less than eig... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Perspective of hall and stairway]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on recto: "View in Perspective of Wm Pennock's hall & staircase." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Perspective of hall and stairway]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on recto: "View in Perspective of Wm Pennock's hall & staircase." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Perspective of hall and stairway]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on recto: "View in Perspective of Wm Pennock's hall & staircase." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). East flank and stable elevations]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on verso: "19." John Tayloe House. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). East flank and stable elevations]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on verso: "19." John Tayloe House. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Hopemont, 201 North Mill Street, Lexington, Fayette County, KY

Significance: John W. Hunt, his wife and his brother "came to Kentucky from New Jersey in 1794 and founded the fortune and family that were to figure so prominently in the building of the west and the defense o... More

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, January 6, 1811.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, January 6, 1811.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, January 6, 1811.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, January 6, 1811.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Shockoe church - Floor plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on verso: "Put 10 Blank leaves after this For John Mayos House, Volney's Philosophiere, My own house. & Sketches" Notations include computations. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Shockoe church - Floor plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on verso: "Put 10 Blank leaves after this For John Mayos House, Volney's Philosophiere, My own house. & Sketches" Notations include computations. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Side elevation and basement floor plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on recto: "29." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Side elevation and basement floor plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscription on recto: "29." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Asylum and hospital ("Marine Asylum & Hospital"), Washington, D.C. Elevations, section, hospital north wing]

[Asylum and hospital ("Marine Asylum & Hospital"), Washington, D.C. El...

Inscriptions on recto: "1. Elevation of the North side of the proposed Marine Hospital." "2. Elevation of the South side of the Marine Hospital proposed to be built at Washington" "3. General Section from East ... More

[Asylum and hospital ("Marine Asylum & Hospital"), Washington, D.C. Elevations, section, hospital north wing]

[Asylum and hospital ("Marine Asylum & Hospital"), Washington, D.C. El...

Inscriptions on recto: "1. Elevation of the North side of the proposed Marine Hospital." "2. Elevation of the South side of the Marine Hospital proposed to be built at Washington" "3. General Section from East ... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roof plan]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Plan of the Roof. " "BHenry Latrobe 1818" "JHBL del" "7." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roof plan]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Plan of the Roof. " "BHenry Latrobe 1818" "JHBL del" "7." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, sections, and roof framing plan]

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, sections, and roof framing plan]

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, sections, and roof framing plan]

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, sections, and roof framing plan]

[House ("Pope House") for John Pope, Lexington, Kentucky. Elevations, ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling plan]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling ...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-... More

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling plan]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling ...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-... More

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling plan]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Reflected ceiling ...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome - section & detail, cornices]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome...

Inscriptions on recto: "Interior and Exterior dome of House of Representatives as rebuilt in 1817[,] cornice of H of R." "delivered to Wm Blagden July 25" "Wm Blagden July 25th." Notations include computati... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome - section & detail, cornices]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome...

Inscriptions on recto: "Interior and Exterior dome of House of Representatives as rebuilt in 1817[,] cornice of H of R." "delivered to Wm Blagden July 25" "Wm Blagden July 25th." Notations include computati... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome - section & detail, cornices]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome...

Inscriptions on recto: "Interior and Exterior dome of House of Representatives as rebuilt in 1817[,] cornice of H of R." "delivered to Wm Blagden July 25" "Wm Blagden July 25th." Notations include computati... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome - section & detail, cornices]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. House of Representatives dome...

Inscriptions on recto: "Interior and Exterior dome of House of Representatives as rebuilt in 1817[,] cornice of H of R." "delivered to Wm Blagden July 25" "Wm Blagden July 25th." Notations include computati... More

Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.

Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Depa...

Presentation drawing showing fireproof repository, vault, and case as plan, elevation, and section. UNIT title devised. Inscriptions on recto: "Design of a Fireproof Repository of Papers for the Treasury of the... More

Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.

Architectural drawing for a fireproof repository for the Treasury Depa...

Presentation drawing showing fireproof repository, vault, and case as plan, elevation, and section. UNIT title devised. Inscriptions on recto: "Design of a Fireproof Repository of Papers for the Treasury of the... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Side elevations - timber for the engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Side elevations ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Main Lower Beam 20 feet 7 in Long when finfhed and 2 feet by 16 in Square" "Philada Jany 17th 1810" "Side Elevation of the Timber for the Engine, Navy Yard Washington" "16." Deline... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Side elevations - timber for the engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Side elevations ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Main Lower Beam 20 feet 7 in Long when finfhed and 2 feet by 16 in Square" "Philada Jany 17th 1810" "Side Elevation of the Timber for the Engine, Navy Yard Washington" "16." Deline... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Section from west to east]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Section from West to East thro' the Stock holder's room" "B Henry BLatrobe 1818" "JHBL del" "11" "15." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benj... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Section from west to east]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Section from West to East thro' the Stock holder's room" "B Henry BLatrobe 1818" "JHBL del" "11" "15." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benj... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plans & sections, NW corner of south wing]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plans & sections, NW corner o...

Inscriptions on recto: "Study for the Capitol NW corner of the South Wing of the Capitol, begun Decr 18, 1808 BHLatrobe furv pblic Bldgs U.S." "45" Mounted on paper on linen. Reference copy available in LOT 4... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plans & sections, NW corner of south wing]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Plans & sections, NW corner o...

Inscriptions on recto: "Study for the Capitol NW corner of the South Wing of the Capitol, begun Decr 18, 1808 BHLatrobe furv pblic Bldgs U.S." "45" Mounted on paper on linen. Reference copy available in LOT 4... More

Robert Patton to Benjamin H. Latrobe, July 17, 1809.

Robert Patton to Benjamin H. Latrobe, July 17, 1809.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Robert Patton to Benjamin H. Latrobe, July 17, 1809.

Robert Patton to Benjamin H. Latrobe, July 17, 1809.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse section - engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse secti...

Inscriptions on recto: "Philadelphia March 17th 1810" "Engine Navy Yard Washington" "James Smallman" "21." Lined with paper on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse section - engine]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Transverse secti...

Inscriptions on recto: "Philadelphia March 17th 1810" "Engine Navy Yard Washington" "James Smallman" "21." Lined with paper on verso. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, March 31, 1812.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, March 31, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, March 31, 1812.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe to James Madison, March 31, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

[Military academy. Principal story, floor plan]

[Military academy. Principal story, floor plan]

Inscriptions on recto: "Principal of a Military school" "Haha Ditch" "Dining Hall" "Lecture Room" "BHLatrobe architect Jany 26 1800" "No II." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benja... More

[Military academy. Principal story, floor plan]

[Military academy. Principal story, floor plan]

Inscriptions on recto: "Principal of a Military school" "Haha Ditch" "Dining Hall" "Lecture Room" "BHLatrobe architect Jany 26 1800" "No II." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benja... More

[Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York. Elevation of the principal front]

[Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York. Elevation of ...

Elevation of a city hall. No. 7. In album: Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York, p. 12. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress)

[Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York. Elevation of the principal front]

[Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York. Elevation of ...

Elevation of a city hall. No. 7. In album: Design of a city hall proposed to be built in New York, p. 12. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress)

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Explanatory sheet]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "The designs herewith submitted are..." "BHenry B Latrobe" "Philadelphia Augst 1st 1818. " "16" "2." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjami... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Explanatory sheet]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "The designs herewith submitted are..." "BHenry B Latrobe" "Philadelphia Augst 1st 1818. " "16" "2." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjami... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Explanatory sheet]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "The designs herewith submitted are..." "BHenry B Latrobe" "Philadelphia Augst 1st 1818. " "16" "2." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjami... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Furnace & heating - House of Representatives plan, elevation, detail]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Furnace & heating - House of ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Wm. Lenthall Clerk of the Wks." "Details of the Hall of Representatives. Manner of constructing the flues for heating the Hall of representatives." "BHenry Latrobe furv. of pblc Bldg... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Furnace & heating - House of Representatives plan, elevation, detail]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Furnace & heating - House of ...

Inscriptions on recto: "Wm. Lenthall Clerk of the Wks." "Details of the Hall of Representatives. Manner of constructing the flues for heating the Hall of representatives." "BHenry Latrobe furv. of pblc Bldg... More

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), Richmond, Virginia. 6-interior perspective rendering]

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Published in: Viewpoints; a selection from the pictorial collections of the Library of Congress .... Wa... More

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), Richmond, Virginia. 6-interior perspective rendering]

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Published in: Viewpoints; a selection from the pictorial collections of the Library of Congress .... Wa... More

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), Richmond, Virginia. 6-interior perspective rendering]

[Theater and hotel building ("Theatre, Assembly Rooms and an hotel"), ...

Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Published in: Viewpoints; a selection from the pictorial collections of the Library of Congress .... Wa... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cornice, ceiling plan]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cor...

Inscriptions on recto: "Copy full size delivered to Wm Blagden Augt 19th 1815." "delivered to W Blagden 1/2 size Feby 5th 1816" "30." Verso obscured by lining; piece missing. Forms part of Benjamin Henry La... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cornice, ceiling plan]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Hall of Representatives - cor...

Inscriptions on recto: "Copy full size delivered to Wm Blagden Augt 19th 1815." "delivered to W Blagden 1/2 size Feby 5th 1816" "30." Verso obscured by lining; piece missing. Forms part of Benjamin Henry La... More

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspective]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspecti...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012.

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspective]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspecti...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012.

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspective]

[Monument ("Washington Monument"), Washington, D.C. Rendered perspecti...

Mounted on paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012.

[U.S. Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue before 1814]

[U.S. Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue before 1814]

This modest drawing by an unknown hand depicts the west front of an incomplete U. S. Capitol as it appeared between 1811 and its burning by the British in August 1814. A low temporary structure is shown connec... More

[U.S. Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue before 1814]

[U.S. Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue before 1814]

This modest drawing by an unknown hand depicts the west front of an incomplete U. S. Capitol as it appeared between 1811 and its burning by the British in August 1814. A low temporary structure is shown connec... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Spring house - elevation and plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "15.1" "LACMIHI NON AESTATE NOVOM NON FRI GORE DESIT." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Spring house - elevation and plan]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "15.1" "LACMIHI NON AESTATE NOVOM NON FRI GORE DESIT." Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of Congress).

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forge tilt-hammer]

[Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Plan of the forg...

Inscriptions: "B Henry Latrobe, Surveyor of PLC Bldgs U.S." "Plan and Elevation of the standards " "Plan & section of the Cam wheel." "Plan of the Tilt Hammer, Navy Yard Washington." "2" "13" Forms ... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Section - east and west]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Section, E & W. through the Transfer & Loan Offices." "BHenryBLatrobe 1818." "13" "16." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrob... More

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Section - east and west]

[Bank building ("2nd Bank of the United States"), Philadelphia, Pennsy...

Inscriptions on recto: "Section, E & W. through the Transfer & Loan Offices." "BHenryBLatrobe 1818." "13" "16." Lined with paper. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of: Benjamin Henry Latrob... More

[Armory ("U.S. Arsenal"), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Commandant Quarters - chamber and ground floor]

[Armory ("U.S. Arsenal"), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Commandant Quarter...

Inscriptions on recto: "Design for the Quarter's of the Commandant of the Arfenal at Laurenceville Pittsburg." "Plan of the Chamber floor." "Ground-floor" "Guncarriage Shed." "Butler's pantry." Graphite... More

[Armory ("U.S. Arsenal"), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Commandant Quarters - chamber and ground floor]

[Armory ("U.S. Arsenal"), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Commandant Quarter...

Inscriptions on recto: "Design for the Quarter's of the Commandant of the Arfenal at Laurenceville Pittsburg." "Plan of the Chamber floor." "Ground-floor" "Guncarriage Shed." "Butler's pantry." Graphite... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing looking west]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing looking west]

Inscriptions on recto: "Section of Old Capitol S. Wing as rebuilt looking west." "362." Verso obscured by lining. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing looking west]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. South wing looking west]

Inscriptions on recto: "Section of Old Capitol S. Wing as rebuilt looking west." "362." Verso obscured by lining. Reference copy available in LOT 4249. Forms part of Benjamin Henry Latrobe Archive (Library of... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Framing & ceiling plan - Hall of Representatives]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Framing & ceiling plan - Hall...

Inscriptions on recto: "[...] Plan of the Framing of the Roof of the Hall of Rep. Washn." "Cieling [sic] of the Hall of Representatives, Capitol Washington BHLatrobe, Furv. PB." "Novr. 28th United States Was... More

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Framing & ceiling plan - Hall of Representatives]

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Framing & ceiling plan - Hall...

Inscriptions on recto: "[...] Plan of the Framing of the Roof of the Hall of Rep. Washn." "Cieling [sic] of the Hall of Representatives, Capitol Washington BHLatrobe, Furv. PB." "Novr. 28th United States Was... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Mill Hill - south elevation and floor plans]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "Sketch of a design for Millhill" "South Elevation" "1.1 Basement Story." "2.1 Principal Floor." "3.1 Bedchamber floor." "Scale 1/16 of an inch to the foot." "BHLatrobe, A.rch... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Mill Hill - south elevation and floor plans]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "Sketch of a design for Millhill" "South Elevation" "1.1 Basement Story." "2.1 Principal Floor." "3.1 Bedchamber floor." "Scale 1/16 of an inch to the foot." "BHLatrobe, A.rch... More

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Virginia"). Mill Hill - south elevation and floor plans]

[Houses and a church ("Buildings Erected or Proposed to be Built in Vi...

Inscriptions on recto: "Sketch of a design for Millhill" "South Elevation" "1.1 Basement Story." "2.1 Principal Floor." "3.1 Bedchamber floor." "Scale 1/16 of an inch to the foot." "BHLatrobe, A.rch... More

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