Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain

Slater Building, Worcester, 1907.
Public Library, West Boylston, 1912.
Municipal Building, Leominster, 1913.
Boys' Club, Worcester, 1928.

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain, later Frost & Chamberlain and Frost, Chamberlain & Edwards, was an early 20th century architectural firm out of Worcester, Massachusetts. In its various forms, it was composed of Howard Frost, Lucius W. Briggs, C. Leslie Chamberlain, and Lester B. Edwards. It was the city's most prominent firm during the first three decades of the century.

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain was formed in 1899, and lasted until 1912, when Briggs left to form his own practice. The firm of Frost & Chamberlain lasted until 1923, when Edwards was promoted to partner, the new name being Frost, Chamberlain & Edwards.

Works

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain, 1899-1912

Frost & Chamberlain, 1912-1923

Frost, Chamberlain & Edwards, from 1923

References

  1. Engineering Record 5 Aug. 1899: 212.
  2. 'Engineering Record 21 April 1900: 387.
  3. Public Library Bulletin Sept. 1901: 131.
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  5. American Architect and Building News 28 June 1902: xii.
  6. McIntyre, Charles J. Address at the Dedication of the Dexter Memorial Town Hall, Charlton, Mass. 1905.
  7. School Board Journal June 1904: 28.
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  9. Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide 1 April 1905: 730.
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  11. Concrete Houses and Cottages. Vol. 1. 1909.
  12. Brayley, Arthur W. History of the Granite Industry of New England. 1913.
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  14. Metal Worker, Plumer and Steam Fitter 3 July 1909: 71.
  15. American Contractor23 July 1910: 47.
  16. Report of the Free Public Library Commission. Jan. 1912.
  17. Engineering News 10 July 1913: 30.
  18. "The Street Lad's Paradise". Worcester Magazine Nov. 1915: 271.
  19. Electrical World 21 Dec. 1918: 1206.
  20. Domestic Engineering 25 March 1922: 555.
  21. "Worcester Chamber of Commerce Building". mhc-macris.net. Massachusetts Historical Commission, n.d.
  22. "Duncan and Goodell Building". mhc-macris.net. Massachusetts Historical Commission, n.d.
  23. "Tuller, M. E. Company Automobile Showroom". mhc-macris.net. Massachusetts Historical Commission, n.d.
  24. Morrill, Frank J., William O. Hultgren, and Eric J. Salomonsson. Postcard History Series: Worcester. 2005.
  25. "Dolan House". mhc-macris.net. Massachusetts Historical Commission, n.d.
  26. Massachusetts Teacher 1929: 366.
  27. Power 1931: 760.
  28. "Heard Street Elementary School". mhc-macris.net. Massachusetts Historical Commission, n.d.
  29. Iron Age 1933: 56.
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