Background
Walcott, Chester Howe was born on February 2, 1883 in Chicago. Illinois. Son of Chester Pratt and Martha Cook (Howe) Walcott.
Walcott, Chester Howe was born on February 2, 1883 in Chicago. Illinois. Son of Chester Pratt and Martha Cook (Howe) Walcott.
Bachelor of Science, Princeton, 1905. Studied in Paris and Italy.
Began practice of architecture, Chicago, firm Brown and Walcott, 1911, practiced under own name, 1916-1919. Member Clark & Walcott, 1919-1924. In his own name since 1924.
Has specialized in residences, churches and clubs.
Principal works: Saint Chrysostom’s Church and parish buildings. Evanston Young Men's Christian Association Building Instructor Lake Forest Academy, 1942-1946.
Member American Institute Architects. Club: University Cottage.
Married Julie Commins, June 27, 1912. Children: Helen (Mistress Roderick McKenzie), Julie Cummins (Mistress David R. Gallagher).