Benjamin Henry Latrobe -

Benjamin Henry Latrobe is widely celebrated as the for introducing formal professionalism and the Greek Revival style to the young United States . A polymath who was also a pioneering civil engineer and artist, Latrobe's work defined the aesthetic of American democracy, most notably through his transformative designs for the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Fascinating Facts & Legacy Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 2nd Architect of the Capitol | AOC