1849 Summer Street, over Mr. A. Bryant’s Store, Dedham, Massachusetts.
1850 Brattle Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1850-1851 Barker’s Building, Turnpike and Fourth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.
1850 Hall of the Engine House, West Dedham, Massachusetts.
1851 Franklin Hall, Franklin Street, Quincy, Massachusetts.
1853 Park Street, near Harrison Square Depot, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.
1853 Near the Methodist Church, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.
1854 Near the Town Hall, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.
1856-1860 Address Unknown, Dorchester, Massachusetts.[1]
1857 North side of Stone Temple, Quincy, Massachusetts.
1849 August 31. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) August 31, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 32, Whole No. 552, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. E. G. McElroy, would respectfully inform the citizens of Dedham. That he will stop a shop time longer, over Mr. A. Bryant’s store, Summer st., where he will be pleased to wait upon all those that wish to obtain a good likeness, that may favor him with a call. Good satisfaction given.—Pictures finished in good style, warranted not to fade, and taken equally well in cloudy weather.
N. B. Please call soon.
Advertisement ran from August 31 to October 26, 1849.
1850 February 1. South Boston Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 1, 1850, Vol. V, No. 18, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! If you want a good likeness of yourself or friends, please call at Barker’s Building, Turnpike street, where E. G. McElroy will be pleased to wait on you, and warrants a good likeness or no charge; having had long experience in the art, he is confident that he can execute pictures in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere,—cloudy weather no objection.
Advertisement ran from February 1 to April 19, 1850.
1850 May 9. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) May 9, 1850, Vol. V, No. 19, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes!! E. G. McElroy. Has taken rooms for a short time over Whitney, Brackett & Co’s. store, Brattle Square, Old Cambridge, for the purpose of taking Miniatures, having had long experience in the art, he is prepared to execute Likenesses in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere, all pictures taken in his rooms are warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally in cloudy weather.
Cambridge May 9th, 1850.
Advertisement ran from May 9 to 23, 1850.
1850 October 4. The Norfolk Democrat. (Dedham, Massachusetts.) October 4, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 37, Whole No. 609, P. 2.
E. G. McElroy, is taking Daguerreotypes in the hall of the Engine House, West Dedham. If you are in want of a good likeness of yourself or friends, please give him a call.
Advertisement ran from October 4 to 25, 1850.
1851 February 22. South Boston Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 22, 1851, Vol. V, No. 21, P. 3.
Mc. Elroy, at his rooms corner of Turnpike and Fourth streets, is taking splendid miniatures. Give him a call if you wish to be well served.
1851 April 26. South Boston Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 26, 1851, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 2.
We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. McElroy the Daguerreotype-man. Just give him a call, and if you are not satisfied drop in at our sanctum and we’ll give you a quit-deed on our hat. He informs us that he intends to remove before long, so if you want to get a picture, just walk up in double quick time.
1851 April 26. South Boston Gazette. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 26, 1851, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! At barker’s Building, Corner Turnpike and Fourth street, Only for a short time longer.
E. G. McElroy would respectfully inform the citizens of South Boston, that he is prepared, (having had long experience in the business,) to execute Pictures in every variety of style, warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally well in cloudy weather.
Prices reasonable.
Advertisement ran from April 26 to May 3, 1851.
1851 August 9. The Patriot Ledger. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) August 9, 1851, Vol. XV, No. XXXII, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes are taken in good style, at Franklin Hall, Franklin st., by E. G. McElroy. If you want a good likeness of yourself or friends, please call soon.
Good satisfaction given in all cases. Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.
Advertisement ran on August 9 & 16, 1851.
1853 April 2. South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 2, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 27, P. 1.
Daguerreotypes. Those of our readers who would secure perfect pictures of themselves and friends, would do well to step in the saloon, of Mr. McElroy, located on Park street, near Harrison Square Depot.
1853 April 30. South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 30, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 31, P. 1.
Daguerreotype Saloon. Now is your time, friends, of Port Norfolk, Neponset, Squantum, &c., for you to get perfect pictures of yourself and friends. Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon is stationed near the Methodist Church, and himself at home ready to greet you.
Mr. M. is one of the best artists in his profession out, and all may depend upon prompt and faithful attentions.
Go soon or you lose him. All pictures warranted no to fade and to give entire satisfaction. Price—one Dollar and upwards, according to the style.
1854 July 22. South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 22, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 1.
Daguerreotypes.—Go, friends, to Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon, near the Town Hall, and secure a perfect life-like picture of yourselves and friends. There is a striking peculiarity about Mr. McElroy’s pictures—they are all very handsome. Go quick or lose him.
1857 April 4. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) April 4, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XIV, P. 2.
Daguerreotype. Mr. McElroy, the man of shadows, has opened his daguerreotype Room, a few rods of the Stone Temple, where those of our citizens who would like a true reflection of themselves may be gratified.
1857 April 11. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) April 11, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XV, P. 2.
Daguerreotype Saloon. Mr. McElroy, it will be seen by his advertisement has again re-visited us, and selected a favorite site for his operations, where he will be happy to wait on those who may honor him with a call.
As an artist, Mr., E. has but few equals. He has made the art a study for years. And brought it to great perfection. His likenesses are executed in the most faithful manner, and are true reflections of the original. His success with those of children, (which are the most difficult to be taken,) has gained him a well-merited reputation. We therefore cheerfully recommend him to the favorable notice of our citizens.
1857 April 11. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) April 11, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XV, P. 2.
Daguerreotype Saloon! E. G. McElroy, Would inform the citizens of Quincy and vicinity, that he has located his Saloon. On the North side of the Stone Temple, opposite the Hancock House where he will be pleased to wait upon all who may wish to obtain a correct Likeness. Having had upwards of ten years’ experience in the art, he feels confident of pleasing those who may patronize him. All pictures taken by him are warranted, and taken equally well in Cloudy Weather.
To those wishing Likenesses of Young Children, the present is a favorable opportunity, as with his improvements in chemicals, he is prepared to take Pictures in Five Seconds in clear weather. Best hours for young children are between 9 A. M. and 3 P. M.
Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Crayons, &c., copied. Old Daguerreotypes cleaned and made to look as well as new. Prices, reasonable.
Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1857.
1857 April 18. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) April 18, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XVI, P. 2.
The Daguerreotype Rooms of Mr. McElroy continue to be visited by our citizens and with evident satisfaction. Mr. E. will remain here but a short time longer; those therefore wishing a good likeness should improve their opportunity.
1857 May 16. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) May 16, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XX, P. 2.
Last Chance. Mr. McElroy will remain here but a few days longer—not beyond Tuesday next. Those of our citizens, therefore, who desire a good likeness, from the hands of this distinguished artist, should avail themselves of this, there last opportunity.
1857 May 23. The Quincy Patriot. (Quincy, Massachusetts.) May 23, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XXI, P. 2.
Mr. McElroy, Daguerreotypist, being unable on account of the stormy weather to get through with his engagements, will remain a few days longer. Those in want of good likenesses should call soon.
1859 April 9. The New England Farmer. (Boston, Massachusetts.) April 9, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 15, P. 3.
Died. In Dorchester, April 4, Lydia Paul, daughter of E. G. McElroy, 6 yrs., 3 mos.
1864 September 23. The Congregationalist. (Boston, Massachusetts.) Vol. XVI, No. 39, P. 2.
Soldiers’ Fund. Contributions for the week ending Sept. 21.
Mrs. L. Sexton, Hartford, Ct………….$1.00
E. G. McElroy, Dorchester……………..0.50
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
