Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Latrobe Building
1912 - 1984
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
1. The Latrobe Building Marker
The Latrobe building was designed by Edward H. Glidden, a prominent Baltimore architect. The Latrobe name commemorates John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe, a respected attorney whose home formerly stood on this site. John Latrobe was a leader in an extraordinary range of civic affairs in the latter half of the nineteenth century including service as chairman of the Public Parks Commission of Baltimore City, president of the Maryland Historical Society, and president of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was the son of Benjamin H. Latrobe, architect of the Baltimore Cathedral and was father of Ferdinand Latrobe, who served five terms as mayor of Baltimore, between 1875 and 1895.
Restoration of the Latrobe Building was dedicated on May 15, 1984 by William Donald Schaefer, Mayor, City of Baltimore.
Developers:
Kemp Byrnes
James W. Duncan, Jr.
Timothy S. Smick
Architect: Cochran, Stephenson & Donkervoet, Inc.
Contractor: Glen Arm Construction Company
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1852.
Location. 39° 17.984′ N, 76° 36.939′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Building High Society: Captains of Commerce (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Samuel Shoemaker House (about 400 feet away); John Eager Howard (about 500 feet away); 800-810 Cathedral Street Row Houses (about 500 feet away); The Professional Arts Building (about 500 feet away); The American Psychoanalytic Association (about 500 feet away); The Morison (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
2. The Latrobe Building
Marker is on the left corner.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
3. The Latrobe Building
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 7, 2008
4. The Latrobe Building (detail)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 19, 2018
5. 2 East Read Street
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 19, 2018
6. Architectural Detail
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 19, 2018
7. West Façade
Facing Charles Street
Facing Charles Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,417 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
