Background
Lucius W. Briggs was born in 1866 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Lucius W. Briggs was born in 1866 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Self-educated in architecture
He received practical training in the local offices of Barker G Nourse, Fuller G Delano and other firms. In 1896 Mr. Briggs opened his own office and tor three years worked alone, afterward joined the firm of Frost & Chamberlain as designer. Promoted to junior-partnership, he continued that association until 1912 when he organized his own firm.
Mr. Briggs was active professionally during his long career. In civic affairs he served on the Worcester Planning Board for eleven consecutive years, and as Chair¬man of the City Board of Appeals for six years.
He was a past president of the old Worcester Chapter, A. I. A. later merged with the Boston Society of Architects, and maintained his affiliation with the American Institute of Architects from 1902 until the time of his decease. In civic affairs he served on the Worcester Planning Board for eleven consecutive years, and as Chairman of the City Board of Appeals for six years.