Houston, Isaac H.

1859-1860       Goodnow’s Building, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Quincy, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1862       Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1859 March 5.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXIII, No. X, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Photographs.  Mr. I. H. Houston, Would inform the Citizens of Quincy and vicinity that he has fitted up a room in Goodnow’s Building, and invites the attention of all whom wish anything pertaining to the Art.  All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to May 28, 1859.

1860 April 21.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 21, 1860, Vol. XXIV, No. XVI, P. 2.

Ambrotypes & Photographs.  The subscriber would inform his friends and the Public of Quincy and Vicinity, that he has taken the room recently occupied by I. H. Houston where he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes, Photographs and Melainotypes in the best manner at reasonable prices. 

Persons wishing pictures would do well to call soon as my stay is of short duration.  Alonzo Jones.

1861 January 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. IV, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, I. H. Houston, Will take your picture for 12½ cents for a few days only.  Large Photographs, only $1.00; duplicates only 50 cents.

Call early and secure the Shadow ere the substance fades.

Advertisement ran on January 26 & February 2, 1861.

1861 February 9.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  February 9, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. VI, P. 2.

The Best & most durable Pictures are those Large $1.00 Photographs, Executed By I. H. Houston, Opposite the Hancock House, Quincy.  Large Photographs made from Small Picture of deceased friends for $1.00.

Advertisement ran from February 9, 1861 to February 8, 1862.

1861 October 26.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 22d, 1861…

Houston, Isaac H.

1861 December 22.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  December 22, 1861, Vol. XXV, No. LI, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  Mr. I. H. Houston wishes to inform the citizens of Quincy that in consequence of a change of Businesses he will not remain in town after January 1st, and those persons having pictures at his Saloon are particularly requested to call and get the same.  I. H. Houston.

Advertisement ran on December 21 & 28, 1861.

1862 October 25.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1862, Vol. XXV, No. XLIII, P. 1.

A List of Qualified Voters In The Town Of Quincy, Made out by the Selectmen, Oct. 18, 1862…

Houston, Isaac H.


[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

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