Franz Joseph Untersee

Franz Joseph Untersee (November 25, 1858 – September 5, 1927) was a Swiss-American architect who designed many Roman Catholic churches throughout the eastern part of United States.

Born and educated in Glarus, Switzerland, he was sent to Germany for technical training, and after receiving his degree in architecture from Stuttgart University, returned to his native country.

In 1882, Untersee sailed for America and having established residence in Brookline, a suburb of Boston, opened an office where he continued active for forty years.

Many Roman Catholic buildings of the then popular Romanesque type were built from his plans in New England and New York State.

His last work completed just before his death was the Mission High School, Roxbury, Massachusetts.