Ferdinand latrobe baltimore

The United States Census taken in , shows the population of Baltimore was , Ferdinand Claiborne Latrobe was born in Baltimore October 14th, He studied law and was admitted to the Bar. He was elected to the House of Delegates in , serving as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee during this term. Being returned to the House of Delegates for the following session, he was chosen Speaker of House.

Mayor Latrobe's several administrations are mentioned specifically heretofore, but without reference to politics, or the political history incident thereto. He was mayor seven times, and had various battles inseparable from heated political campaigns; moreover, he was not always successful in his aspirations for office, but the mayor was a "good loser," and generally recovered quickly from political setbacks.

Campaign after campaign found him in the thick of his party. In , he was defeated by Joshua Vansant. Latrobe, however, won the Democratic nomination in , and was elected. In he was defeated for renomination by Colonel George P. Kane, who was later chosen mayor. Upon Colonel Kane's death, Mr. Latrobe filled the unexpired term and was his own successor in Monroe Heiskell, who ran on a Citizens ticket, and at the election held October 26th, , he Latrobe was successful over both David L.

Bartlett, Republican and William J. Ogden, Union Labor candidate. In he was succeeded by Robert C. Davidson, the latter appearing in the arena as a business men's candidate, and is assumed to have had the backing of the regular Democratic Organization.

Davidson secured enough votes in the City Convention to get the nomination, Mayor Latrobe's support for re-election being nominal. November 3rd, , Mr. Latrobe, the nominee of the regular Democratic element defeated Solomon Davies Warfield who ran on the Republican and also on the City Democratic tickets. Schultz on the Citizen ballot. It is very difficult to write of Mayor Latrobe and confine oneself to his official activities. Latrobe became more than mayor, man or citizen of Baltimore.

He was an institution. No person in Baltimore enjoyed a broader or more diversified acquaintance. He came of a highly distinguished Maryland family, and was, himself, the son of that eminent, scholarly lawyer, John H. Latrobe, and a nephew of B. Latrobe, the engineer who built the B. Railroad over the Allegheny Mountains. He was educated at the College of St. James, Washington County, and in became counsel of the B.

Railroad Company. He took the stump, for Greeley and Brown in , which was the year prior to his defeat by Joshua Vansant for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Baltimore.

Reproductions allowed for research purposes. UMBC is the copyright owner; permission to reproduce is required. Description: Arranged alphabetically by subject, except individual letters which are arranged chronologically. Most subject headings are according to Mr. Description: This sub-series was digitized in by the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage program. Digital files available. Description: This series is arranged in chronological order.

Description: The bulk of this series contains documents pertaining to a dispute between railroad locomotive engineers, Ross Winans and Henry Tyson.

This subseries contains pamphlet documents, rough drafts, and copies. This set of documents is not arranged alphabetically by material. Description: This subseries is arranged by page number, and by material size and color. Hall, Clayton. Baltimore Its History and Its People. Volume I- History. Semmes, John E. John H. Latrobe and His Times, Hungerford, Edward. The Story of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, New York and London: G. Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, Scharf, J.

History of Baltimore City and County. Beirne, Francis F. The Amiable Baltimoreans. Albin O. Home current. Overview Title: Ferdinand C. Latrobe papers Call Number: Coll Creator: Latrobe, Ferdinand Claiborne, Dates: Size: 12 boxes 6 linear feet Language: English Abstract: Collection contains essays, correspondence, legal documents, memorabilia, press clippings, and speeches of former Baltimore Mayor, politician, and lawyer Ferdinand C.

Materials also relate to Baltimore history and the Civil War U. Citation: Ferdinand C. October 14, Born in Baltimore to John H. Latrobe and second wife Virginia Charlotte Claiborne.

First son of seven children. Attended public schools in Baltimore. Attended St. James College of Washington County, Md. Railroad Company. January 13, Died at home in Baltimore.

Series I: Papers and Documents Series One contains the personal papers of Latrobe including essays, correspondence, legal documents, memorabilia, press clippings, and speeches. Conditions Governing Reproductions and Use Reproductions allowed for research purposes. Correspondence Incoming Date: Extent: 10 folders Description: Arranged alphabetically by subject, except individual letters which are arranged chronologically.

Latrobe and two turnpike share certificates. Memorabilia: Certificates, Stocks, Etc. Clay Preuss, 3 9 Subseries I. Journals and Diaries Date: circa ; bulk Extent: 3. Subseries II. The last entry in this diary is dated January Latrobe died on January 13, at the age of Undated memo book containing notes to self, accounts, expenses, addresses, and daily appointments undated 9 Envelope 4 Undated memo book containing notes to self, accounts, expenses, addresses, and daily appointments Undated 9 Envelope 5 Undated memo book containing notes to self, accounts, expenses, addresses, and daily appointments Undated 9 Envelope 6 Notebook containing accounts and memos s 9 Envelope 7 Book with accounts, investments and loans 9 Envelope 8 Diary used as an appointment and address book, incomplete and scattered usage 10 Envelope 1 Autograph book for Speaker of the House, Ferdinand C.

According to the Baltimore Sun, it was "fitted with many of the latest conveniences" with "many quarters especially designed for bachelors. Vernon with the Washington Apartments on Mt.

Vernon Place and the Rochambeau at Charles and Franklin demolished in His partner Clyde Friz was just starting to develop the reputation that within the next few years would make him one of Baltimore's best-known Beaux Arts architects, with buildings like the Standard Oil Building on St. Like many historic apartment buildings, the Latrobe Building experienced notable changes over the years, first converted to medical offices and then converted partially back to residences in the s.

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