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.
Works include Benedictine Hall, Shawnee, Oklahoma St. Francis De Sales Church, St. Louis Missouri (1908) The Chapel of the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana (1924)Youtube video on The Monastery of the Immaculate Conception St. Peter Cathedral, Belleville, Illinois St. George Church, New Baden, IllinoisRome of the West Article on St. George Church, New Baden Illinois St. Joseph Church, Freeburg, IllinoisRome of the West Article on St. Joseph Church, Freeburg, Illinois
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