1853 14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
1855 20 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1
1858 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1859 146 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1858-1873 100 West Fourth Street, opposite the Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio. [2]
1858 July 22. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 22, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 120, P. 2.
The Masonic Temple…
We are informed that Hoag, of Fifth street, has taken a large number of photographs of the design of the Temple, sketched and completed by the Architects.
1858 November 3. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 3, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 209, P. 2.
Visit Porter’s Art Place 100 Fourth Street, Opposite The Post Office. It is the largest and most elegant Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery in America, and contains the finest collection of life and smaller size Portraits finished in Oil and Water Colors, of any other Gallery of its kind. It is a delightful place to spend an hour in, and the celebrated Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Terolypes and Helleographs, taken only by Porter & Hoag, are truly Gems of Art.
Likenesses in every style, and of all sizes taken during any weather. Daguerreotypes copied to any size and painted in Oil, and good likenesses guaranteed.
Strangers should by all means visit this Gallery before leaving our City, for it is the most delightful place of resort in it. Admission Free.
Particular attention paid to taking Childrens’ Likenesses. Bring them with you.
Advertisement ran from November 3 to 16, 1858.
Copartnership.—I Have This Day associated with me D. K. Hoag, as a partner in the Daguerrean and Photographic business, and we will be happy to wait upon our old friends and customers to those celebrated likenesses that have always been taken at Porters Art Palace, and that now have such a great reputation throughout the country. The firm will do business under the name and style of Porter & Hoag. Gallery, 100 Fourth street opposite the Post Office. W. S. Porter. Cincinnati, October 18, 1858.
Advertisement was recorded on November 4 & 5, 1858.
1858 November 17. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 221, P. 2.
The Very Best. Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaneotypes taken daily by Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.
1858 November 19. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 19, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 223, P. 2.
Great Success Is Always The most conclusive proof of superior merit. And any one that wants an excellent likeness of any size or style must go and sit to Porter & Hoag, at Porter’s Art Palace, Fourth street, opposite the Post Office.
Wanted—Boy—A good German boy from 11 to 16 years of age, at Porter & Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street.
1859 February 22. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 22, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 304, P. 2.
Porter & Hoag, At No. 100 Fourth street, opposite the Post Office, are making exquisite Photographs, Daguerreotypes, and Melaineotypes. [sic.]
1859 February 28. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 28, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 309, P. 2.
A Cincinnatian Attempts to Commit Suicide in Louisville. The Louisville Democrat, of Saturday says: On Tuesday last a young gentleman registered his name as G. S. Henry, and took lodging at the Exchange Hotel, corner of Main and Sixth street, in our city. He is from twenty-five to thirty years of age, dark hair, and looks like a gentleman of refinement and education.
Early of Thursday morning his groans disturbed the slumbers of some persons sleeping near his apartment, and they gave the alarm. Upon proceeding to his room they found the door locked, and entrance was effected only through the transum. [sic.]
They found him insensible and groaning from the effects of poison. Near his bedside was found a small bottle labelled “Prussie Acid.”
A physician was immediately called, and such antidotes administered as have thus far prolonged his life. The probability is that he is out of danger.
The following note, written in a clear and clerkly hand, was found in the room:
To the Proprietor of the Exchange Hotel:
Dear Sir:—Will you, on finding me, please telegraph D. R. Hoag, No. 100 Fourth street, or W. J. Jackson, No. 3o3 Western Row, Cincinnati, Ohio, and oblige, Yours respectfully, My real name is Geo. H. Stillman.
The Cincinnati papers of the 24th and 25th inst., are conjecturing at the mysterious disappearance of Stillman. He was engaged in a daguerrean Gallery in that city.
1859 March 4. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 4, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.
Home Interest…G. W. Stillman, late Hoag’s Gallery, 146 West Fifth street, is prepared to take Pictures at much reduced prices. Give him a call; you are sure to be pleased. His motto is “Excelsior.”
1859 March 18. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio) March 18, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.
Home Interest…Porter & Hoag’s Art Gallery, Fourth Street, opposite the Post-Office.—This gallery and repertory of Photographic art is acknowledged by all who have had an opportunity of comparing it with other establishments, to be the most extensive and complete in the Western country.
The “reception room” is unquestionably a splendid apartment. It is a large and handsome room, on the second floor, with walls most exquisitely frescoed, and adorned with a very large collection of elegantly-executed portraits of the most distinguished personages of this country, male and female.
This department of the institution in under the superintendence of Mrs. Hoag—an amiable and intelligent lady, who will be happy to contribute all within her power to the pleasure of her visitors.
The Melainotype department is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Hoag, who was, we believe, the first to introduce this branch of the photographic art into this city. Mr. Hoag’s Melainotypes are acknowledged to be the best of the kind produced anywhere.
The third story of the building is divided into thirteen departments, for the execution of the several branches of this beautiful and highly appreciated art.
We have no space at our disposal, or we should refer to the various operations carried on in this institute in detail; but we must say that the artists employed are the best the country can produce, and the work here executed is sure, always, to give the most complete satisfaction. We recommend our readers to pay Messrs. Porter & Hoag’s Art Palace a visit.
At a future time, we shall give a more extended notice.
1859 May 28. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio) May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 3.
A Fine Photograph was shown us yesterday, of Rev. Jas. McCabe, of Baltimore, the gentleman who delivered the address to the I. O. of O. F., (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) at their fortieth anniversary, in this city, on the 20th of April. The Messrs. Porter & Hoag, catching the spirit of the occasion, asked a sitting of the gentleman, and produced a splendid likeness. We like the public vim of such firms, that can afford to take the men of mark that come among us. Besides taking superb pictures, they take the public estimation and the profits thereof, which is just.
1859 September 20. The Penny Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) September 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 26, P. 1.
The Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Exhibition at Pike’s Opera-House…Classes of Articles—Names of Exhibitors…
No. 31.—Fine Arts, including Daguerreotypes and Photographs.
Photographs of machines manufactured in Philadelphia by Sellers & Co.
Porter & Hoag
J. W. Winder
Dewey & Co.
Photographic likeness done in India Ink by a Boston Artist; J. J. Albers.
Photographs On Canvass. The best in the city are made by Porter & Hoag, Opposite The Post Office.
Card—Allen Smith, Jr., And Israel Quick became partners in our establishment on the 2d day of July last. Porter & Hoag, of Porter’s Art Gallery.
The name of the firm will hereafter be W. S. Porter & Co. Porter & Hoag, Photographers. Smith & Quick, Artists.
1860 September 15. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) September 15, 1860, Vol. XXI, No. 166, P. 1.
United States Fair. National Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition at Cincinnati September 12th, 1860, Eighth Annual National Fair.
The Art Gallery attachment to the Domestic Hall dignified with the tithe of the Art Gallery, was open to the public yesterday…There are photographic views of the new Commercial Building, the Burnet House, and Heidelbach, Seasongood & Co.’s rooms, executed by Messrs. Eaton & Weber. Porter & Hoag have a variety of fine specimens of Photography…
1861 May 24. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 24, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 68, P. 2.
We are indebted to W. S. Porter & Co. and to Eaton & Webber, for admirable photographs of Col. Robert Anderson. Persons wishing to procure likenesses of this hero, patriot and gentleman, suitable for framing and parolor ornaments, will know who to apply.
1861 July 6. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 6, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 106, P. 2.
School Children.—Those little ones who took part in the Opera House concert, are desired to attend there at one o’clock this afternoon. Messrs. Porter & Hoag will take their pictures.
1861 August 19. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) August 19, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 143, P. 3.
Before Judge Storer. In Chambers.—Porter vs, Hoag and others. The motion heretofore made for the appointment of a receiver, was granted.
1861 August 20. Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) August 20, 1861, Vol. XXII, No. 144, P. 3.
Correction.—In the case of Porter vs. Hoag, (before Judge Storer), a receiver was not appointed, (as stated in a former report), but an entry was agreed upon, appointing a party as book-keeper and cashier, and for the business to go on as heretofore until October, when a public sale of the concern will take place.
Notice.—D. R. Hoag And Israel Quick, of the late firm W. S. Porter & Co., No. 100 West Fourth-st., have this day purchased the entire interest of the aforesaid establishment. The Daguerreotype and Photographic business will be carried on as heretofore, in all its branches, at the above named place, under the name and firm of Hoag & Quick.
The books and accounts of the late firm will be settled up by Porter & Hoag.
Meeting Of The Sketch Club.—The Sketch Club is appointed to meet this evening, at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, 100 west Fourth street. Subject for illustration, Longfellow’s Evangeline.
The Sketch Club—The members comprising this “goodie companie” will meet this evening at the gallery of Hoag & Quick, No. 100 West Fourth street. The theme to be illustrated is Longfellow’s “Evangeline.”
1861 November 20. Cincinnati Daily Enquirer. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) November 20, 1861, Vol. XXIV, No. 19, Whole No. 6222, P. 3.
Before Judge Storer.—The case of Hoag vs. Porter, a bill filed to obtain a dissolution of a contract and settlement of partnership affairs, (the parties being daguerreotypists), was disposed of. During the progress of the case they had settled the points of controversy except in relation to some uncollected accounts, &c., and the matter was now closed up by the judgement of the Court.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
[2] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900. (1862-1873.)
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 