Ca. 1846 Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
Ca. 1847 Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
1849-1855 Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
1850-1851 North Street, Opposite the Baptist Church, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
1851-1856 West’s Block, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
1856-1857 Corner North and Depot Streets, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
1859-1860 69 North Street corner Depot, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
1865-1868 Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
Ca.1868-1878 Address Unknown, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.1
1849 October 10. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 10, 1849, Vol 2, No. 41, P. 3.
Thirty-Ninth Annual Cattle Show & Fair, Of The Berkshire Agricultural Society. Held at Pittsfield, Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 3d and 4th, 1849. Report of Committees, &c…
Premiums Awarded…The Committee was highly gratified by the exhibition of Paintings and specimens of Daguerreotypes, &c.
They awarded to Mr. E. W. Buel of Pittsfield, for specimens of Daguerreotype Likenesses a premium of $2.
To Mr. M. B. Peters of Pittsfield, for specimens of the same. $1.
1849 December 5. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) December 5, 1849, Vol 2, No. 49, P. 7.
Collegiate Institute, Pittsfield, Mass.
Rev. Robert C. Wetenhall, Principal, And Instructor in Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Francis L. Hodges, A. B. Instructor in Ancient Languages.
Col. Asa Barr, Instructor in Vocal Music with Piano.
E. W. Buel, Instructor in Penmanship.
Albert D. Norton, Superintendent of the Study Hall…
1850 December 25. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) December 25, 1850, Vol III, No. 47, P. 3.
Daguerrian Gallery. Secure the Shadow ere the substance fade,
Let nature copy that which nature made;
Think not these Portraits, by the sun-light made,
Shades through they are, will like a shadow fade.
No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie,
When death’s gray film spreads o’er the beaming
Buell’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay, [eye,
Will still be fresh and vivid as the day.
My Gallery is open from sunrise to sunset, opposite the Baptist Church, North street, where I shall be pleased to see visitors to examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not. For portraits of adults by my process, and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as sunshine.
For children, a clear day (between 11 A. M. and 2 P. M.) is preferable.
In dress, Ladies are recommended to wear figured or dark material, avoiding white, light blue or pink; a scarf or shawl gives a pleasing effect to the picture. For children, plaid, striped or figured dresses; lace-work and ringlets add much to the beauty of the picture.
Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes Copied.
Views of Buildings and Grounds Taken.
Invalids waited on at their residences, also, likenesses of Deceased Persons Taken.
The proprietor of this Gallery can assure the public that if facilities, skill, and experience are of any avail, he is not behind the time, either in This Country or Europe.
I possess all the latest improvements in the art, Coloring, &c., use none but the Best Material, and give my personal attention to the business.
N. B. I will furnish a finished Likeness as low as any other establishment in the Country, previous to my removal to my New Rooms In West’s Block. E. W. Buell.
Advertisement ran from November 20, 1850 to January 15, 1851.
1851 August 13. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) August 13 1851, Vol IV, No. 33, P. 3.
Buel’s Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery, Wests’ Block,—Pittsfield, Mass. The public are informed that this elegant Gallery of the Photographic Art, is the only place in Berkshire County where Daguerreotypes of the first class can be obtained. I will see pictures for less money, (of the same quality,) from this time, than can be had in this State.
In This Establishment Miniatures of all sizes, from those of Finger Rings and Lockets, up to the full size Plates can now be furnished, and will be warranted equal in quality to any which can be made of the same person in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or any other place. No Pictures need to be taken unless it gives perfect satisfaction. The exceeding difficulty in taking the likeness of children is also obviated, and Perfect Pictures can generally be obtained in three seconds. The [attention] of parents is particularly requested to this fact.
Family Groups And Parties of almost any number can be taken on large plates.
Old Daguerreotypes Copied Accurately. Miniatures Of Deceased Persons taken at their residence, in or out of town.
Prices Are Reduced to those generally charged for an ordinary article. The very superior Miniatures at this Gallery are thus placed within the means of all, while an inducement is offered to those already supplied, to have duplicates taken.
Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals and everything used in the Daguerrian line constantly on hand. Instruction given, with all the latest improvements in the art, on moderate terms.
Advertisement ran from August 13 to September 3, 1851.
1851 October 8. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 8, 1851, Vol IV, No. 41, P. 2.
Cattle Show & Fair Of The Berkshire Agricultural Society, Held at Pittsfield. Mass., on Wednesday and Thursday, October 1st and 2d, 1851. Report of Committees, &c….
–and two cases of Daguerreotypes, one by our old friend Buel, taken with all has accustomed clearness, and in a new style, with light background, having a fine effect; and the other by Mr. R. W Dewey, who has but recently arrived among us.—His pictures are very good.
1854 October 12. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 12, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 2821, P. 2.
The “Farmers’ Holiday.” On Wednesday and Thursday of last week occurred the 44th annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Berkshire Agricultural Society, the first Society of the kind formed in the United States…
The Paintings of Mr. Themman, and the Daguerreotypes of Mr. E. W. Buel and Mr. R. H. Dewey were greatly admired.
1854 November 2. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) November 2, 1854, Vol. LV, No. 2824, P. 3.
Attention, Pittsfield Guard.—There will be a meeting at the Armory on Monday evening, Nov. 6, and as business of importance is to be transacted at that time, it is very necessary that there should be a full attendance. E. W. Buel, Secretary.
1856 November 27. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 2932, P. 2.
Sphereotype.—The attention of our readers is invited to the advertisement of Mr. E. W. Buel, who has a new process for taking Pictures on Glass, with all the apparent colors of life itself.—Mr. B. has shown us some Pictures taken by the new process which are exceedingly beautiful and cannot fail to please all who give them an examination. Go to his rooms and see his specimens.
1856 November 27. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 2932, P. 3.
Great Excitement In Pittsfield, At Buel’s Daguerreotype, Sphereotype, And Ambrotype Rooms, Over the New York Emporium, corner of North and Depot Streets.
Having Purchased The Exclusive Right to the County for the new process called the Sphereotype, That was Patented by Bisbee & Day, whereby Pictures are taken on Glass with all the apparent colors of life itself, surpassing in beauty and elegance every other style of Picture ever before presented to the public, you are invited to call and examine specimens.
Ambrotypes by a new process equal to any thing in the country.
Daguerreotypes of all sizes, as usual.
Operators in the County can obtain the Sphereotype process and Instruction, by applying to E. W. Buel, Photographer.
Advertisement ran from November 27, 1856 to September 3, 1857.
1857 May 27. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1857, Vol X, No. 22, P. 3.
To Rent. The well know Daguerrian Rooms in West’s Block, so long occupied by E. W. Buel, with that best sky-light in the country. John C. West & Bro. Pittsfield, April 21, 1857.
1857 May 27. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1857, Vol X, No. 22, P. 4.
Great Excitement In Pittsfield, At Buel’s Daguerreotype, Sphereotype and Ambrotype Rooms, Over the New York Emporium, Corner of North and Depot Street.
Having Purchased for this County the right for the new process called the Sphereotype, that was patented by Blissbee (Sic.) Bisbee & Day, whereby Pictures are taken on Glass With all the apparent colors of life, Itself surpassing in Beauty and Elegance Every Other Style Of Picture ever before presented to the public. Call And Examine Specimens.
Ambrotypes, By a New Process, equal to anything in the Country.
Daguerreotypes, Of All Sizes, As Usual.
Operators in the Country can obtain the right for the Sphereotype, and instruction, by applying to E. W. Buel, Photographer: Pittsfield, Dec. 2, 1856.
1857 August 13. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) August 13, 1857, Vol. LVIII, No. 2969, P. 3.
Daguerreian Notice. S. C. Landon, Would inform the citizens of Pittsfield and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms lately occupied by E. W. Buel, corner of North and Deposit Streets, where he will be prepared to make Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., &c.
Conscious of his ability to make as good Pictures as can be produced, he invites Ladies and gentlemen to examine his specimens and judge for themselves.
Rooms will be closed till August 20th.
1856 November 27. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) November 27, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 2932, P. 3.
The Cattle Show and Fair. The 48th annual Fair of the Berkshire Agricultural Society was on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week…
The Photographs from the Gallery of Mr. E. W. Buel, which occupied a large space in one corner of the Hall, elicited much commendation for excellence of execution. Some 20 heads many of our well known citizens were to be seen, including those of the Hon. H. H. Childs, Gov. Briggs, Rev. Dr. Todd, Rev, Brace, Rev. Dr. Humphrey, and Jason Clapp, Esq. A picture of Mr. Buel himself, the largest picture ever taken in Berkshire by the sun, surmounted the whole. In addition to the Portraits were large views of the central portion of the village, including the First Congregational and Baptist Churches, the U. S. and Berkshire Hotels, West’s B;ock, Root’s Block, Geer’s Block, and other business localities, and also views of the residences of Wm. Ellery Sedgwick, and of Mrs. Fanny Kemble, in Lenox, the Taconic Mills in Pittsfield, &c. These pictures are now to be seen at the Rooms of Mr. Buel, corner of North and Railroad St. over the Hat Store of Mr. Wm. H. Sloan.
1858 October 14. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 14, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 3030, P. 1 & 2.
Berkshire Agricultural Society. Annual Fair October 6th, 7th and 8th. Reports of Committees, &C…Premiums awarded…
Report on Agricultural Implements and Mechanical Productions…
For a fine exhibition of Photographic pictures, by E. W. Buel of Pittsfield $3.
1859 January 27. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) January 27, 1859, Vol. LIX, No. 3045, P. 2.
A large portion of the females, it is said, occupied a part of their leisure in having their pictures taken at the Gallery of Mr. Buel in North Street. If suspended at the Mill, Mr. Learned and Atkinson will have quite a Gallery of Beauty to exhibit to their friends.
1859. Pittsfield City Directory. P. 4.
Outside Views, “Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, & Melainotypes… 13 Years in the business.”
1859 August 19. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) August 19, 1859, Vol. LX, No. 3074, P. 2.
Daguerrean Gallery.—Mr. E. W. Buel, at the corner of North and Depot Streets, has recently greatly improved the exterior of his premises, and has now one of the most imposing and attractive fronts in our village.
1859 September 29. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) September 29, 1859, Vol. LX, No. 3080, P. 2.
Mr. E. W. Buel, the Photographic Artist, who almost invariably gets up something new and rare in his department for the Agricultural Fair, has some very fine Pictures which will be on exhibition at the Manufacturer’s Hall next week. The specimens we have seen are of great excellence.
1859 October 6. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 6, 1859, Vol. LX, No. 3081, P. 2.
Among the pictures which Mr. E. W. Buel, Photographer, will exhibit at the Agricultural Hall to-day, is one of the Housatonic Engines Co., No. 1, and their machine. The likeness of the Foreman, Mr. Edwin Clapp, of Wm. H. Teeling, first Assistant, and indeed of all the members, is quite good, and the picture will attract attention.
1859 October 13. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) October 13, 1859, Vol. LX, No. 3082, P. 1.
Cattle Show and Fair at Pittsfield, On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 5th, 6th and 7th, 1859. Reports…Premiums Awarded
Committee On Fancy Works, &c,…
To E. W. Buel of Pittsfield, for a collection of Photographs, which we have never seen excelled. $5.
1859 November 24. The Pittsfield Sun. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1859, Vol. LX, No. 3088, P. 2.
Buel took a picture of the Western Railroad bridge over the Housatonic, after it fell on Friday, which may be seen at his rooms.
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