Viktor Klutho Explained

Viktor Klutho
Birth Place:Germany
Nationality:Germany, USA
Known For:Viktor Klutho, Architect

Viktor Klutho was an American architect of German descent, who designed a number of Catholic churches, schools, convents and rectories in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, and elsewhere.

Personal life

Born in Alsace-Lorraine, Klutho emigrated to St. Louis, United States with his family at age 12. His long career began in 1885 as a carpenter; by 1887, he had formed a partnership with Frederick Boeke known as Klutho and Boeke. In 1900, he began an independent practice of architecture and was licensed to practice architecture in Illinois by 1902.

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References

Web site: Klutho . Viktor . Brief biography of Viktor Klutho . 1 January 2013 .

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g3q3ui_4Os Youtube video on The Monastery of the Immaculate Conception
  2. http://www.romeofthewest.com/2008/12/photos-of-saint-george-church-in-new.html Rome of the West Article on St. George Church, New Baden Illinois
  3. http://www.romeofthewest.com/2009/06/photos-of-saint-joseph-church-in.html Rome of the West Article on St. Joseph Church, Freeburg, Illinois