Built in 1820, it was the last structure designed by nationally prominent architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who died from yellow fever in New Orleans before its construction.

[2][3] The Louisiana State Bank Building is located west of Jackson Square, at the northern corner of Royal and Conti Streets.

It is a two-story building, with stuccoed brick walls rising to a parapet that surrounds a low-pitch hipped roof.

The commission was eventually awarded by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, then already a successful architect with documented portfolio of civic buildings including the Baltimore Basilica.

[5] As of 2014, a wedding and events business called Latrobe's on Royal is operating in the building.