Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe

Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe (1793–1817) was an American architect noted for his work in and around New Orleans. He was the son of Benjamin Henry Latrobe by his first wife.

He was educated at St. Mary's College in Baltimore and joined his father's firm upon graduation.[1]

Among his works were the first Christ Church New Orleans, the fourth Charity Hospital building, and the Frank's Island Light.[2] He died of yellow fever on September 3, 1817 while supervising construction of the waterworks designed by his father.[2][3]

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


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