Adolf Cluss Architect

Adolf Cluss (July 14, 1825 – July 24, 1905) was a German-born American immigrant who became one of the most important architects in Washington, D.C., in the late 19th century, responsible for the design of numerous schools and other notable public buildings in the capital.

Personal facts

Adolf Cluss
Alias (AKA)Cluss Adolph
Birth dateJuly 14, 1825
Birth place
Germany , Heilbronn
Nationality
German American
Date of deathJuly 24, 1905
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States

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Significant building
Arts and Industries Building
Charles Sumner School
Calvary Baptist Church (Washington D.C.)
Eastern Market Washington D.C.
Army Medical Museum and Library
Franklin School (Washington D.C.)

Adolf Cluss on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.adolf-cluss.com
  2. http://www.adolf-cluss.org
  3. http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/pro/vtour/clussnewsletter/acluss25.htm
  4. http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/pro/vtour/dc1/clussbio.htm
  5. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/16/AR2005091601904.html