Barker & Nourse

Barker & Nourse was an architectural firm from Worcester, Massachusetts, active from 1879 to 1904.

They were the successors to the practice of architect John E. Holman, former partner of Amos P. Cutting, Nourse's employer.

They dissolved their partnership effective January 1, 1904, with Barker succeeding to the practice.

After leaving school he joined the office of architect Elbridge Boyden, for whom he worked until forming Barker & Nourse.

[3] He was educated in the Westborough public schools before joining the office of architect Amos P. Cutting as an apprentice.

Founder's Hall of the former Atlantic Union College , designed by Barker & Nourse in the Queen Anne style and completed in 1884.
The Freeland Street School in Worcester , designed by Barker & Nourse in the Queen Anne style and completed in 1885.
The Boynton and Windsor apartments in Worcester , designed by Barker & Nourse in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and completed in 1887.
The former English High School in Worcester , designed by Barker & Nourse in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and completed in 1892.
The Aurora Hotel in Worcester , designed by Barker & Nourse in the Neoclassical style and completed in 1898.
The Shrewsbury Public Library, designed by Barker & Nourse in the Neoclassical style and completed in 1903.