Henry Sellon Latrobe Explained

Henry Boneval Sellon Latrobe
Birth Date:July 19,1792
Birth Place:London, England
Death Date:September 3,1817
Death Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting Place:Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Occupation:Architect
Notable Works:The Orleans Ballroom, Christ Church New Orleans and Charity Hospital
Father:Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Relatives:Julia Latrobe (sister), John H. B. Latrobe (brother), Benjamin Henry Latrobe II (brother)

Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe (1792–1817) was an American architect noted for his work in and around New Orleans, Louisiana.

He was the eldest son of Benjamin Henry Latrobe and his first wife, Lydia Sellon. Latrobe was educated at St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland, and joined his father's firm upon graduation.[1] Among Latrobe's works were the first Christ Church New Orleans, the fourth Charity Hospital building, and the Frank's Island Light.[2]

Death

Latrobe died of yellow fever on September 3, 1817, while supervising the construction of the New Orleans waterworks designed by his father.[2] [3] He was interred along with his father, at Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dunlap, William. A History of the Rise and Progress of the Arts of Design in the United States. 3. C.E. Goodspeed and Company. 1918. 313. Boston. 978-0-7222-4674-0. 2017-09-08.
  2. Book: Gorin, Abbye A.. Conversations with Samuel Wilson: Dean of Architectural Preservation in New Orleans. 58. Pelican Publishing Company. Jan 4, 2012. 2017-09-08. Gretna, Louisiana. 9781589809864.
  3. Book: Yellow Fever: A Worldwide History. 142. S.L.. Kotar. J.E.. Gessler. McFarland. January 27, 2017. 2017-09-08. Jefferson, North Carolina. 9781476626284.