1853-1856 Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.[1]
1856-1857 Market and Main Streets, over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, Warren, Ohio.
1857-1860 Main Street, Warren, Ohio.
1860 Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, Warren, Ohio.
1860-1863 River Block, over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Warren, Ohio.
1864-1866 Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.1
1856 January 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2051, P. 3.
Frank Leroy, exhibits some beautiful specimens of Ambrotypes, and insists, with a good degree of plausibility, that he can improve on nature herself.
1856 January 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.
Ambrotypes!!—Or Daguerreotypes On Glass! Having taken through instructions in the Art of Ambrotyping, from A. S. Robbins, late of New York and Philadelphia, one of the best Ambrotypist in Ohio. I am ready to wait on any and all who may give me a call, at my rooms over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, corner of Market and Main streets.
I am prepared to take likenesses of all sizes, from medium to full size, either positive or negative pictures; or in single cases, showing either: the positive or negative. The cases are made expressly for Ambrotypes. These pictures can be taken in all kinds of weather, from 8 o’clock A. M. to 4 o’clock P. M.
Through Instructions given in the Art, at moderate charges. F. L. LeRoy. Warren, January 23, ’56.
Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 10, 1856.
1856 September 17. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 17, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 5, Whole No. 2085, P. 2.
Photographs! New And Beautiful Era In the photographic art—Photographs upon paper, surpassing in beauty, durability, artistic effect, and life-like expression any style Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light. For fineness, Roundness, depth of light and shade and richness of tone, they are wonderful.
The subscriber returns thanks for past patronage, and takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Life-size Portraits mounted upon canvas and finished plain, or colored in oil, crayon, or pastil, from $25 to $100, and warranted satisfactory.
Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.
Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes. Also likenesses of deceased persons.
Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.
Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.
Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.
Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please. F. L. Leroy. Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.
1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 3.
Photographs. The other day we dropped in to see our friend Frank LeRoy, and although we knew he kept posted in regard to the new improvements in his business, yet we were somewhat surprised to see the proficiency he has already attained in taking large sized Photographs, as manifested by various specimens exhibited in his rooms. At present Mr. A. S. Robbins is with him, a gentleman well known as being one of the most successful artists in his line. Several Photographs, life-size, which were on exhibition at the late Fair, would compare favorably with any we have ever seen; Particular, finished in oil, is a production of which any artist might well be proud. See advertisement in another column, and give them a call.
1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.
Trumbull County Agricultural Society. List of Premiums. List of Premiums. The premiums were all awarded by the Committees with a knowledge of the numbers only, and the names were added by the Secretary…
Class 14. Unclassed Articles…
No. 16, case ambrotype portraits, (these were marked “perfect” by the committee,) diploma Leroy & Robbins.
No. 18, magnified photographs, $2.00 and diploma Leroy & Robbins.
No. 19, convex daguerreotypes, F. L. Leroy, $1.00.
1856 September 24. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.
Photographs! New And Beautiful Era In the photographic art—Photographs upon paper, surpassing in beauty, durability, artistic effect, and life-like expression any style Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light. For fineness, Roundness, depth of light and shade and richness of tone, they are wonderful.
The subscriber returns thanks for past patronage, and takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Life-size Portraits mounted upon canvas and finished plain, or colored in oil, crayon, or pastil, from $25 to $100, and warranted satisfactory.
Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.
Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes. Also likenesses of deceased persons.
Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.
Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.
Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.
Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please. F. L. Leroy. Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.
Advertisement ran from September 24, 1856 to
1856 December 3. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 3, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 16, Whole No. 2096, P. 3.
Photographs. A day or two since, we looked into the rooms of Messrs. Leroy & Robbins, and were agreeably surprised to find a gallery of pictures ornamenting their walls. They have, with a praiseworthy enterprise, procured new instruments of the most improved kindfor taking photographs of life size, and their success in taking miniatures, is a sure guarantee of what they are capable of doing with the larger size.
Their Ambrotypes are fully equal to any taken in the large cities.
Mr. Lery has been in the business here for several years, and always kept pace with the improvements of the age. Mr. Robbins has done more than this. He has originated some, and added to those of others.
1857 February 4. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 4, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 25, Whole No. 2105, P. 3.
Photographs They were the painted forms of other times, ‘Twas all they left of virtues or of crimes, Save vague tradition.
The desire to leave behind us some token that we have been, which can call up in memory of those who have loved us, the remembrance of our features, is deeply implanted in every human breast. Just as strong is the wish to possess the likeness of those we have loved upon their lineaments when they have journeyed to other lands, or to that bourne, from whence no traveler returns. How strong is the latter wish, is often unknown, until the opportunity to gratifyit, has passed away forever.
We have on a former occasion spoken of the Ambrotypes taken by our Townsmen Robbins & LeRoy. They have now arrived at a high degree of perfection in the art of Photographing, and their pictures will bear favorable comparison with those taken in any part of the United States. Mr. Leroy has been a successful operator in the daguerrean and ambrotype line, in this town, for many years, and Mr. Robinson, (who is now associated with him,) brings to his aid, wider experience, a scientific skill, and inventive genius, equalled by few, and surpassed by none. A call at their rooms will furnish sufficient evidence of the success of their efforts.
1857 May 6. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 6, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 38, Whole No. 2118, P. 3.
Photographs.
“Sounds that address the ear, are lost and die
In one short hour; but that which strikes the eye’
Lives long upon the mind; the faithful sight
Engraves the knowledge with a beam of light.”
The vast superiority of the photograph over the old daguerreotype and the more recent ambrotype, is acknowledged by all. Our friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have acquired a high degree of perfection in the new art. They combine practical experience and skill, with inventive genius, and a love for their art. In their room can be seen photographic portraits of several of the prominent citizens of the town. Some of these are life-size, and others smaller, down to the miniature locket. The large ones are colored by Crawford whose room is in the same building. The magnified colored photograph bids fair to almost supersede the painted portrait. There are several reasons for this. First, its superiority as a correct likeness, for as the sitter looks, at the time when the picture is taken, so must his likeness; and next, the price, which is not more than half the cost of a painting. The durability of each will be the same, as the colors used are alike in both cases.
1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 3.
Photographic Gallery. Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy have opened new rooms on Main Street, one door south of Porters’ Bookstore, and invite their friends, (we are confident they have no enemies,) to give them a call. We dropped in the other day, and were astonished to find ourselves in one of the best Galleries in the West. We havn’t space to particularize, but their rooms are furnished with taste and luxury which the proprietors know well how to display. Lovers of the fine arts can pass an hour there very pleasantly.
As to Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., all we have to say is, that if person does not get a handsome picture, the fault is not with them, for the likeness is sure to be produced, and in a style not to be surpassed.
Those in search of New Years Gifts for their friends, had better call “before purchasing elsewhere.”
1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.
Robbins & LeRoy’s new Photographic Rooms are open. Drop in and see us—it will do you good. Robbins & LeRoy.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.
1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.
Call at the New Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy, and get a Likeness for your sister, cousin, or—you know who, for a New Years Gift.
Advertisement ran on December 23 & 30, 1857.
1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.
Life-Size Photographs, and the smallest conceivable Ambrotypes, for pins, Lockets, &c., can be had at the Photographic Gallery of Robbins & LeRoy.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.
1857 December 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.
A splendid Lot Of Cases, new style, Gold Lockets, &c., waiting to be filled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms on MainStreet.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.
1858 January 13. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.
Never Mind The Weather.—With our splendid light we can take a first rate picture in cloudy as well as pleasant weather. No charge to the exhibition. Robbins & LeRoy.
Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.
1858 January 13. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.
49 Ambrotypes!—Taken at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms last week, and plenty of material left to take more. Call in.
Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.
1858 January 27. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) January 27, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 24, Whole No. 2156, P. 2.
Robbins & LeRoy are now taking a new and beautiful specimens of Art, the Crayontype, call and see them.
Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 24, 1858.
1858 February 3. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 3, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 25, Whole No. 2157, P. 2.
Our India Ink Painter is doing some fine work. Call and see his specimens. Robbins & LeRoy.
Advertisement ran on February 3 & 10, 1858.
1858 February 17. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) February 17, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 27, Whole No. 2159, P. 2.
Photographs!! Decided Improvements Are daily being made; and new specimens on Exhibition at Robbins & LeRoy’s. Warren, Feb, 17, 1858.
Advertisement ran on December 17 & 24, 1858.
1858 March 10. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) March 10, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 30, Whole No. 2162, P. 3.
Something New, In the way of pictures, can be seen, almost daily, at the Photographic Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy. We will not say that they are the best Artists in the country; but we have seen specimens from their establishment, equal to any we ever saw from other Artists. They possess the happy faculty of getting a good picture, of those who lay no claim to beauty. We know whereof we write. Call in—you will be cordially received whether you want a picture or merely wish to “look around.”
1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.
Who does not know that Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, Photographs Spereotypes, and all other types in the Photographic Art, are being taken most successfully at Robbins & LeRoy. May 5, ’58.
Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.
1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.
Crayon Photographs are all the rage, only 25 cts., by the dozen. Just the thing for Gift Books, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.
Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.
1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.
New Specimens Of Citizens daily, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.
Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.
1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.
Prices for cheapness and quantity unequaled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.
Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.
1858 May 5. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.
Will You? wont you just come up and see Robbins & LeRoy.
Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December, 1859.
1858 May 19. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 19, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 40, Whole No. 2172, P. 3.
Mr. A. S. Robbins, Has left town for a few weeks. He requested us to say that his partner, Mr. LeRoy, will still be found at their rooms, and that he is fully competent to take Photographs and all other styles of pictures, in the most satisfactory manner. The fact that Mr. R. had more immediate charge of the Photographic department, may have led some to suppose that Mr. LeRoy was unacquainted with this branch; but a trial will convince all that he is thoroughly posted.
1858 August 18. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) August 18, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 1, Whole No. 2185, P. 3.
Photographs. Robbins LeRoy inform us that they are again prepared to take Photographs on short notice, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Advertisement ran from August 18 to December 28, 1859.
1858 October 20. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 20, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 10, Whole No. 2194, P. 3.
The Fair. The Annual Fair of the Trumbull County Agricultural Society came off on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week…
Domestic Manufactures,–In this department there was about the usual articles…
Our friends Robbins & LeRoy by their exhibition of paintings, ambrotypes and photographs which they had brought out en-masse, contributed more of the beautiful than any other single person or firm. They deserve credit for their enterprise, and we have no doubt the exhibition will be ultimately advantageous to them.
1858 October 27. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 27, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 11, Whole No. 2195, P. 1.
Premium List…Unclassed Articles…
Color Photograph portraits, 2.00 to Robbins & LeRoy, Warren.
Plain Photographs, 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.
Ambrotypes 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.
Daguerreotypes, Diploma, to Robbins & Leroy.
1859 March 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) March 9, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 30, Whole No. 2214, P. 3.
Improved Photographs. Messrs. Robbins & Leroy, of this place, are taking photographs of life size, by a new process, which is a very great improvement over the old, both as regards the quality of the picture, and the time occupied in taking it. From forty-five seconds to five minutes. (owing to the weather,) is all the time necessary to enlarge a picture to life size, while before, it required from four to eight hours.
The improvement in the picture itself, is quite as marked, the large pictures being equally as fine and distinct, as the small photograph, or ambrotype, requiring no coloring, but being as perfect as an engraving. The facility with which these pictures are taken, also enables the artist to furnish them at a greatly reduced price.
Robbins & Leroy are prepared to give instructions to artists who may desire to avail themselves of this valuable improvement, and to furnish them with the necessary apparatus.
1859 April 20. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) April 20, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 36, Whole No. 2220, P. 3.
Having a Run. A travelling daguerrean car took up its location on Main street, a few rods south of the Gallery of Messrs Robbins & LeRoy a few days since. These gentlemen thought the owner of the car was cutting in on their trade, so they got out large handbills, advertising that they would take good pictures for five cents each. They have faithfully kept their promise, and such a run as their rooms have had, we venture to say was never seen in a similar establishment before. On Monday they took one hundred and three good pictures, one hundred one, in one hundred and one sittings—taking only two pictures the second time. We fancy that is hard to beat.
1859 May 18. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 18, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 40, Whole No. 2224, P. 3.
A Card. Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy would return thanks to their numerous friends, for their patronage and encouragement during the past few weeks, and will endeavor by keeping up with the times in all improvements in their line, and sparing no exertions to please all who may call on them, to merit a continuance of the same. As an item of news, we would state that in four weeks, during the excitement, we took over three thousand likenesses.
1859 October 26. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) October 26, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 11, Whole No. 2246, P. 1.
List Of Premiums Awarded at the 14th Annual Fair,…unclassed articles…
Robbins & Leroys’ Magnified Photographs, without coloring. A series of life size portraits of the most striking fidelity and instantly recognized by the acquaintance of the persons, has delineated. The Exhibition of Photographs by these gentlemen shows that they carry their art to a perfection which may challenge competition in any quarter.
1859 November 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) November 23, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 15, Whole No. 2251, P. 3.
Ambrotype Stock, &c. Our enterprising friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have made an addition to their formerly (as we thought,) very complete Daguerrean Rooms, in the shape of a neat sales-room, filled with stock for the supply of artists in the same line of business. They have a very large variety of instruments, Materials, Chemicals, Cases, Gilt Frames, &c. Some of the cases exceed in beauty anything of the kind which we have seen, and give evidence of very good taste in their selection. The own exact knowledge of all the details of their profession—without which it would be impossible for them to be, as they are, among the best operators in the country—renders them peculiarly fitted to select, both for themselves and others, precisely those materials which are necessary for the production of good pictures.
1859 November 30. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) November 30, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 16, Whole No. 2252, P. 2.
Robbins & Le Roy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals.
Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card boards, of the best quality. Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand at reduced prices.
N. B. Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Le Roy, 25 Main Street Warren, Nov. 30, ’49.
Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1859.
1860 April 4. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) April 4, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 34, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.
Robbins & LeRoy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals. Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, Oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card board of the best quality. Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand and at reduced prices.
N. B. Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Leroy, 25 Main Street.
Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 2, 1860.
1860 May 2. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 2, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 38, Whole No. 2274, P. 3.
Great Fire. On Monday, this town, which twice before has been terribly scourged by fire, was visited for the third time, and more severely than ever. The fire commenced just before 1 o’clock, in the steam turning factory of Truesell & Townsend, south of the canal…
Robbins & LeRoy, Daguerreans 2,300 Loss. No Insurance.
1860 May 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 9, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 39, Whole No. 2275, P. 3.
New Locations. The following are some of the changes of locations by business men, occasioned by the late fire…
Robbins & Leroy, Daguerreans, Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, 3d floor.
1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.
Photographic. As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the firm of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved, and Mr. Robbins, for the present confines himself to business of furnishing to artist, every variety of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and Stock.—The Skill and taste of Mr. Robbins as an artist, and his experience and honorable reputation as a dealer in these articles, peculiarly qualifies him for the business.
For the present, he is located on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House.
When the brick block, on Market Street,—now being built by Patch & Opdycke and Andrews & Weeks, shall be finished, Mr. R., will occupy the third floor over Patch & Opdycke, and will, then, in addition to the selling of stock &c., resume the taking of ambrotypes and photographic pictures. The rooms will be built with especial reference to this business, and will be equal to any in Ohio.
Mr. Leroy has gone into the room on Market Street, formerly known as the City Hall, over Freeman, Hunt & Co’s. Banking House, where he is already in full operation, taking the likenesses of all who wish to “see themselves as other see them.”
The long experience and known skill of Mr. L., is a sufficient guarantee that he will give satisfaction to all.
1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.
Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the style of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved by mutual consent. Those knowing themselves indebted to the late firm are requested to make payment to A. S. Robbins, who will be found, for the present , on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House. Those having claims against said firm, will present them to him for settlement. A. S. Robbins, F. L. Leroy.
Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.
1860 May 23. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.
Ambrotype Stock. The Firm of Robbins & Leroy having been dissolved, the subscriber has located himself on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House, where he will keep on hand constantly all kinds of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and stock. He has now on hand a full stock of these articles, and is daily receiving additions, and is prepared to furnish to artists everything necessary for their business. A. S. Robbins.
Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.
1860 December 12. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 12, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 18, Whole No. 2306, P. 3.
The New Buildings. A few weeks ago, we promised to give a short description of each of the new business buildings erected in this town since the great fire of last April. We will begin with that of Messrs. E, E. Hoyt & Co.
This building is a part of what is called the River Block, and stands on the west side of Main Street, at the foot of Market Street, running back to the Mahoning River. It is of brick, 33 by 65 feet, and three stories high…
On the third floor are the Ambrotype rooms of F. L. LeRoy. The reception room is 16 by 22 feet, handsomely carpeted and furnished. The operating room is 16 by 45 feet, and is lighted by a large sky light, and an immense window on the north side, 12 feet in height, and some six feet wide. The sides and ceiling of this room are painted dark blue. Its great length gives any variety of focus which may be desired in taking groups, &c. In one is the magnifying room, furnished with a double ceiling, slide, &c., and in the other is the dark room, with a reservoir supplied with water from the roof. It is probable that there is no better operating room in the country.
1860 December 26. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 26, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 20, Whole No. 2308, P. 3.
LeRoy’s New Photographic & Ambrotype Rooms In River Block Over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Are now in successful operations where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in the different styles of the art. Photographs taken from the smallest to the largest size. Especial attention given to the copying and enlarging to any size.
Old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes
Ambrotypes of all sizes taken, and in all kinds of weather. My light is such as to enable me to take the pictures of children of almost any age. Patronage of the public solicited. Charges for work reasonable. F. L. LeRoy.
Advertisement ran from December 26, 1860 to August 12, 1863.
1868 December 2. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) December 2, 1868, Vol. 53, No. 16, Whole No. 2722, P. 3.
Mr. F. L. Leroy, who is well known to our citizens as a successful photographer, has removed to Youngstown, to follow his old business. We can recommend Mr. Leroy to the citizens of Youngstown as well versed in his vocation, and have no doubt that in his new home he will meet with the appreciation to which his merits justly entitle him.
1869 June 9. Western Reserve Chronicle (Warren, Ohio.) June 9, 1869, Vol. 53, No. 43, Whole No. 2749, P. 3.
…All the Old Negatives Made by LeRoy, is in the possession of Terrell & Dodd, from which copies can be had by calling or addressing Terrell & Dodd, Warren, Ohio.
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