1859 Main & Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1860-1861 Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]
1860-1861 103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1863 Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1
1865 Address Unknown, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1
1859 May 28. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) May 28, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 22, P. 2.
The Daguerreotype Art—We are pleased at all times to note advancement and give credit wherever it is due. Wishing to send some ambrotypes to a foreign correspondents, we repaired to Boston to have a proof of our physiognomy transferred to glass in as good a style as possible, engaged the services of one of her best artist, and got what we thought good pictures; but, happening to show them to a somewhat critical friend, he offered to take us here in Cambridgeport and give us something better if we would just take the trouble to go and sit for it. We did so, and when it was done, we had to acknowledge that Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, at the corner of Main and Inman streets, had carried off the palm and had given us the best impression; and we would advise all who want a life-like picture to give them a call.
1859 August 6. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) August 6, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 3.
Photography. Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, Grateful for the past patronage, take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the citizens of Cambridgeport and vicinity. They have now connected another spacious saloon with their former one, at the Corner of Main and Inman Streets, nearly opposite the City Hall, Cambridgeport. Particular attention given to copying small pictures into Photographs. Photographic views of residences, small pictures for Lockets, Pins, &c., neatly executed. Photographs taken on the most reasonable terms, and warrab=nt perfect satisfaction or no charge. Pictures for 25 cents and upwards. Please call and examine for yourselves.
The best time for children is from eight to three.
Advertisement ran from August 6 to October 29, 1859.
1859 October 29. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) October 29, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 44, P. 2.
Photography.—It may not be generally known that we have in our city two good photograph artists who really understand their business. We refer to Messrs. Metcalf & Harley, corner of Main and Inman streets, nearly opposite the City Hall. All who wish a good picture at a low price, had better give them a call, instead of going to Boston, paying more and getting no better satisfaction, for we have recently seen some pictures that defy competition. See advertisement in another column.
1860 August 28. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) August 28, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 34, P. 2.
We have seen a very excellent Photographic likeness of the late William Loughrey, just taken by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, of this city, which does the artist great credit.
1861 February 2. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) February 2, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 3.
Deaths. In this city—28 ult., Mrs. Eliza W. Carney, wife of Parker C. Harley, 33 years.
Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, photographers, opposite City Hall, have presented us with a photograph of the Chronicle Building. It is very creditable to their skill as artists. The photograph was handsomely painted by Mr. J. Spaulding Keith—a young artist of much promise. He may be found at a room in the Chronicle building, where this photograph and some other specimens of his work may be seen.
1862 February 2. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.
Fire.—On Monday morning last, just as the members of the city government had assembled for organization, a fire commenced in one of the two daguerreotype saloons, on Main Street, opposite City Hall. Both saloons were badly injured, and the loss will probably amount to about $200. They belonged to Messrs, Harley and Metcalf.
1862 February 2. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) February 2, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 3.
A Card. We the undersigned would tender to the Fire Department and citizens our grateful acknowledgements for their prompt arrival to arrest the conflagration of our Photographic Saloons. Also, we feel grateful for the patronage of the citizens and public, and hope soon to be located to serve them again. Harley & Metcalf.
1863 February 14. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) February 14, 1863, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 1.
From the 38th Mass. Regiment. Company F, Capt. Rundlett. Camp Kearney, Carrolton, La., Jan. 29, 1863. Mr. Editor.—Since our departure from Baltimore, my pen has been quite…
About half-way between the grave yard and our camp, Yankee enterprise had exhibited itself by adding an L to an island cabin, and locating therein an ambrotype saloon—but, as it was beyond the reach of any but a few lucky ones, the speculation could not have been very remunerative. The specimens I saw from there would hardly pass muster as other than caricatures beside those from our Cambridge artists, Messrs Harley & Metcalf…
1864 January 23. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) January 23, 1864, Vol. XIX, No. 4, P. 3.
Marriages. In this city—14th inst., by Rev. H. F. Harrington, Mr. Parker C. Harley to Miss Cordelia S., daughter of A. H. Read, Esq. all of Cambridge. No cards.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 