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Founded
  
1899

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain

Location
  
Worcester, Massachusetts

Buildings
  
South High School; Clark University Library; Slater Building; Worcester Technical High School; David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls; Worcester Boys' Club

Projects
  
Worcester State Teachers College; Worcester County Hospital

Founders
  
Howard Frost, C. Leslie Chamberlain, Lucius W. Briggs

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain, later Frost & Chamberlain and Frost, Chamberlain & Edwards, was an early 20th century architectural firm out of Worcester, Massachusetts.

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History

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.

Howard Frost died on January 9, 1946.

Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain, 1899-1912

  • 1899 - South High School, 14 Richards St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1900 - Grafton High School, 17 Worcester St, Grafton, Massachusetts
  • Demolished
  • 1901 - Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, Massachusetts
  • 1902 - Clubhouse, Tatnuck Country Club, 1222 Pleasant St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1902 - University Library, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Presently the Jefferson Academic Center
  • 1904 - Dexter Memorial Town Hall (Former), 40 Main St, Charlton, Massachusetts
  • 1904 - Leominster High School (Old), 261 West St, Leominster, Massachusetts
  • 1905 - Chandler Bullock House, 41 Sever St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1905 - Carnegie Hall, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York
  • 1907 - Slater Building, 390 Main St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1908 - Walter E. Hassam House, 2 Beeching St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1909 - Gardner Savings Bank Building, 29 Parker St, Gardner, Massachusetts
  • 1909 - Worcester Technical High School (Old), 34 Grove St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1910 - Fritz H. Small House, 38 Berwick St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1912 - Beaman Memorial Public Library, 8 Newton St, West Boylston, Massachusetts
  • Frost & Chamberlain, 1912-1923

  • 1913 - Leominister Municipal Building, 25 West St, Leominster, Massachusetts
  • 1914 - Worcester Boys' Club (Old), 2 Ionic Ave, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1918 - David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls (Former), 24 Chatham St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1922 - Massachusetts Protective Association Building, 18 Chestnut St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Frost, Chamberlain & Edwards, from 1923

  • 1925 - Worcester Chamber of Commerce Building, 32 Franklin St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1926 - Duncan & Goodell Realty Building, 34 Mechanic St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1928 - M. E. Tuller Showroom, 6 Park Ave, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1928 - Worcester Boys' Club (Former), 2 Grove St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1929 - William H. Dolan House, 53 Highland Ave, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
  • 1930 - Administration Building, Worcester State Teachers College, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1931 - Worcester County Hospital, Hospital Dr, Boylston, Massachusetts
  • Demolished in 2006
  • 1932 - Heard Street School, 200 Heard St, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1933 - Butterick School, 1 Park St, Sterling, Massachusetts
  • References

    Frost, Briggs & Chamberlain Wikipedia