Adolf Ludwig Cluss | |
|---|---|
 Cluss in 1900 | |
| Born | July 14, 1825 |
| Died | July 24, 1905 (aged 80) Washington D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | German-born American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Rosa Schmidt |
| Children | Lillian Cluss Anita T. Cluss Adolph S. Cluss Carl Louis Cluss Flora Maude Cluss Robert Cluss Richard Basil Cluss |
| Awards | Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (1867) Member of the Board of Public Works (1872) |
| Buildings | Arts and Industries Building Calvary Baptist Church |
Adolf Ludwig Cluss (July 14, 1825 – July 24, 1905) also known as Adolph Cluss was a German-born American immigrant who became one of the most important, influential and prolific 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. Today, several of his buildings are still standing. He was also a City Engineer and a Building Inspector for the Board of Public Works.
Red brick was Cluss' favorite building material; that, and his early communist sympathies, led some to dub him the "Red Architect", though he was a man who in later life became a confirmed Republican.[1]
- ^ Forgey, Benjamin (2005-09-17). "'Red Architect' Adolf Cluss: A Study in Sturdy". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-08-08.