Benjamin Latrobe : America's First Architect

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Documentary.
Originally broadcast on PBS.
Hosted by Paul Goldberger.
The compelling saga of the man who designed much of official Washington, including the central portions of the United States Capitol. His ideas ultimately defined the first uniquely 'American' architecture, but his life was a tumultuous series of creative successes and personal catastrophes, ending with his death in poverty in New Orleans.
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC.

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LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Closed-captioned; described for the visually impaired.

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, c2010.
Year Published: 2010
Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781608831937
1608831930

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Streeter, Sabin.
Epstein, Michael.
Goldberger, Paul.
Kunhardt-McGee Productions (Firm)
WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
PBS Distribution (Firm)

SUBJECTS
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, -- 1764-1820.
Architects -- United States -- Biography.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Feature films.