Andrews, John D.

1846                Central Exchange, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1850                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1851                Corner of Main and Front Sts., Harrington’s Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1853                15 & 16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1854                16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1854-1856       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857                173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858-1867       2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1868-1878       63 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1878-1912       178 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1846 September 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 26, 1846, Vol. 2, No. 57, P. 3.

Central Exchange Daguerreotype Rooms.  The subscribers are prepared to prosecute the Daguerreotype Art in its most improved style.  Good Likenesses warranted.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Plates, Cases, Chemicals, & c. for sale.  Instructions given on the most reasonable terms.

White & Andrews, Worcester.                                                                      

Advertisement ran from September 26 to December 17, 1846.

1846.  The Worcester Historical Society Publications New Series.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.) Vol. 1, No. 8, April, 1935.  Published by the Worcester Historical Society Worcester, Massachusetts.  P. 438.  The Daguerreotype Art And

…During the year 1846 we find the firm of White and Andrews located in the Central Exchange.  They appear to have remained in business only for a brief period…

1849 July 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 26, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 2. 

Father Mathew, This great Apostle of Temperance is supposed to be the greatest benefactor of his people now living, and it is supposed that the best place to get a Daguerreotype Likeness, in Worcester, is at the rooms in Waldo Block, as by devoting considerable attention to the wants of my customers, I have been enabled to satisfy the taste of those who have favored me with their patronage to a degree beyond my most sanguine expectations.

Those who are in want of Likenesses of themselves or their friends, will do well to call at my rooms before trying elsewhere, as, by having availed myself of the modern discoveries and improvements the art, I am prepared to take Miniatures and set them in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases which for beauty of finish, cannot be excelled in this city.

Also.  Copies of portraits, & c. at the shortest notice.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons in or out of the city.  Particular attention to the sitting of children.

N. B. Instruction in the Art on the most favorable terms.  Please call at No. 4 Waldo Block, up stairs. John D. Andrews, Worcester.                         

Advertisement ran from July 26 to October 27, 1849

1851 May 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 5, 1851, Vol. VI, No. 285, P. 2.

Great Daguerrian Palace in Worcester.  The citizens of Worcester and vicinity are respectfully informed that the City Daguerreian Company have fitted up, at great expense, one of the most magnificent Daguerrian Establishments in the United States.  A spacious and richly furnished Ante-Room will be open at all times for visitors who may desire to examine specimens, or who may wish Daguerreotypes , either for themselves or their friends.  The establishment will be under the supervision of

An Experienced And Skillful Artist, who, in this branch of the Fine Arts, has no superior in the country.  One of the apartments is fitted with a glass roof, which reflects a North Light, possessing; as every Artist knows, unrivaled advantages over every other description of light.     In the finishing of Daguerreotypes, and in other parts of the process of taking them, the proprietors have made improvements which are soon to be patented, and which are not in possession of any other establishment in the country.

Entire satisfaction will be guaranteed, and the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Entrance to the Palace is on Harrington Corner.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to June 17, 1851

1851 August 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 74, P. 2.

“Daguerrean Palace!”—Corner of Main and Front Sts., Harrington’s Block.—This splendidly furnished establishment should be visited by citizens and strangers, as it is one of the finest Daguerrean establishments in the State; and it is destined to be the most popular place of the kind in Worcester.  Those who want a fine likeness should go to the “Place,” for a visit to the rooms, and the out-look is worth the cost of a picture.

1851 September 2.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 82, P. 2

Great Daguerrean Palace!—This truly magnificent place, corner of Main and Front Street, should be visited by the citizens, as it is a credit to the city, and by strangers, as it is a place of much interest, affording a fine view of the city: and the best possible view of the Hospital.  In addition to all this the finest Daguerreotypes are made to order, and at the lowest prices.

Advertisement ran on September 2 & 3, 1851

1853 March 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 23, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 173, P. 2. 

Great Daguerrean Palace, Corner Main and Front Streets.  All persons wishing to procure Good Daguerreotypes of themselves or their friends are invited to call at Nos. 15 and 16 Harrington Corner, where they can have a Likeness In a Perfect and Satisfactory Manner, On the most reasonable terms.  J. A. Andrews, Artist.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to August 8, 1853.

1853 September 2.  Barre Gazette.  (Barre, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 9, P. 3.

Andrews’ Daguerreotypes.  Rooms No. 15 & 16 Harrington Corner, Worcester, Mass.

All persons in want of the best pictures will do well to call at these rooms before going elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, in every variety of style, and of superior tone and execution.

Remember, Nos. 15 & 16 Harrington Center.  Worcester, Mass.  Aug. 19, 1853

1857.   The Boston Almanac for the Year 1857.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. XXII, n. p.

Andrews, Daguerreotype Artists, No. 335 Washington, Corner West Street,—Boston.

Miniatures Finely executed and neatly set in every style or size of Case or Locket, to suit the taste of the sitter, and at the lowest prices.


[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographs, 1839-1900.

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