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Benjamin Latrobe, America's first architect, a film by Kunhardt McGee productions and WETA, Washington, D.C. ; produced by Sabin Streeter and Michael Epstein ; written by Paul Goldberger and Sabin Streeter ; directed by Michael Epstein

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Benjamin Latrobe, America's first architect, a film by Kunhardt McGee productions and WETA, Washington, D.C. ; produced by Sabin Streeter and Michael Epstein ; written by Paul Goldberger and Sabin Streeter ; directed by Michael Epstein
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Benjamin Latrobe
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
506500251
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Originally broadcast on PBS
Responsibility statement
a film by Kunhardt McGee productions and WETA, Washington, D.C. ; produced by Sabin Streeter and Michael Epstein ; written by Paul Goldberger and Sabin Streeter ; directed by Michael Epstein
Runtime
60
Sub title
America's first architect
Summary
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
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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America's first architect
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