Chase R. Whitcher

Chase R. Whitcher (December 8, 1876 – August 25, 1940) was an American architect in practice in Lisbon and Manchester, New Hampshire, from 1903 until his death in 1940.

[1] He studied architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and with architects in Boston, but did not receive a degree.

In 1898 Whitcher returned to Lisbon, where he began working as an architect, probably with local contractor L. W. Goudie.

For his entire time in Manchester, Whitcher kept his office in the Beacon Building, the city's most prestigious business address.

He was assisted during his career by at least two other architects, George O. Peabody and Roland S. Simonds, and several draftsmen.

Dow Academy in Franconia , designed by Whitcher in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1903.
Colebrook Academy in Colebrook , designed by Whitcher in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1911.
The Soldiers Memorial Building in Deerfield , designed by Whitcher in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1914.
The Lisbon Public Library in Lisbon , designed by Whitcher in the Colonial Revival style and built in 1926.
The chapel of Valley Cemetery in Manchester , designed by Whitcher in the Gothic Revival style and completed in 1932.
Spaulding High School in Rochester , designed by Whitcher in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1939.