1859-1862 Main Street, corner Inman Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1], [2]
1860-1861 103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 2
1863 Main Street, corner Magazine Street, & Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1, 2[3]
1865 Street address not known, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1, 2
1868-1872 297 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1873 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1874-1880 24 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1, [4]
1880-1893 503 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1, 3
1893 521 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1
1895 Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1
1897 Chestnut, near Railroad, Newton, Massachusetts.1
1898 Address Unknown, Newton, Massachusetts.1
1899-1905 60 Chestnut, West Newton, 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 warrant 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 4. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) August 4, 1860, Vol. XV, No. 31, P. 3.
Marriages. In this city, 29th nlt., by Rev. H. K. Pervear, Mr. Franklin Metcalf to Miss Susan Johnson, all of C.
1860 August 25. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) August 25, 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 June 15. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) June 15, 1861, Vol. XVI, No. 24, P. 3.
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 January 6. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 6, 1862, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9723, P. 2.
Fire In Cambridgeport. The two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which for some time past stood nearly opposite the City Hall in Cambridgeport, were destroyed by an accidental fire this forenoon. Loss about $200. Harley & Metcalf were the proprietors.
1862 January 7. The Boston Hearld. (Boston, Massachusetts.) January 7, 1862, Vol. P. 4.
Fire In Cambridgeport. Two daguerreotype saloons on wheels, which have been located for some years past on Maine [sic.] street, Cambridgeport, nearly opposite the City Hall, were destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock this forenoon. They were owned by Messrs. Harley & Metcalf, and the loss will amount to about $200. The fire was the result of accident. It commenced just after the City Government had commenced their inauguration ceremonies, and the members had a good opportunity of witnessing the promptitude of the fire department.
1862 January 11. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) January 11, 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 January 11. Cambridge Chronicle. (Cambridge, Massachusetts.) January 11, 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…
1874 May 25. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 25, 1874, Vol. XLVII, No. 14, 443, P. 4.
Notice. May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists. They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.
Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place. Hours 12 to 3.
Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.
1874 May 25. Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 25, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 46, P. 2.
Notice. May 30th, I retire from the photographic business, to be succeeded by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists. They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment.
Accounts can be settled at my office, Room 6, Provident-Bank Building, 36 Temple place. Hours 12 to 3.
Advertisement ran from May 25 to 30, 1874.
1874 September 15. Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 2.
Fine Photographs.—Mr. J. A. Whipple has retired from his photographic business at 24 Temple place, as will be seen by an advertisement, and is succeeded by two of his long-time assistants. Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon. Former customers are therefore promised a continuance of the artistic excellence for which this establishment has been well known.
1874 September 15. Daily Boston Traveler. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 15, 1874, Vol. XXX, No. 142, P. 3.
Photographic. Having retired from the business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.
They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists. They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment. John A. Whipple. June 1, 1874.
The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches. We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends. Metcalf & Welldon. Franklin Metcalf. John A. Welldon.
Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 15 to October 6, 1874.
1874 November 26. The Christian Era. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 26, 1874, Vol. XXIV, No. XLVIII, P. 3.
Photographic. Having retired from the Photograph business, I am succeeded, at 24 Temple Place, by Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon.
They have been for a long time my assistants, and I can heartily recommend them as excellent artists. They have my instruments, negatives and good will of the establishment. June 1, 1874. John A. Whipple.
The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership for the transaction of the photographic business in all its branches. We shall be pleased to wait upon Mr. Whipple’s former customers, and all favoring us with their patronage we can assure satisfactory likenesses of themselves and friends. Metcalf & Welldon. Franklin Metcalf. John A. Welldon.
Advertisement ran from November 26, 1874 to February 18, 1875.
1875 March 4. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 4, 1875, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14, 682, P. 1.
Messrs. Metcalf & Welldon have given to the president’s table of the Mercantile Library Fair a life-size crayon of the executive of the association. The picture, richly framed, is valued at $65, and has been purchased in advance by a few of his personal friends, and presented to the president of the Mercantile Library Association.
1876 November 29. Boston Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 29, 1876, Vol. XLIX, No. 15, 219, P. 1.
Mr. Whipple’s Negatives Are in the possession of his successors, Metcalf & Welldon, 24 Temple Place, Who were for a long time his assistants, and who can assure satisfactory likenesses of his former customers and all favoring them with their patronage.
Advertisement was recorded ten times between November 29 to December 23, 1876.
1878 August 31. The Commercial Bulletin. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 31, 1878, Vol XX, No. 1026, P. 4.
The Mechanics’ Fair…
The Exhibition of Photographs in the upper floor, over the restaurant, is worthy of mention. It contains exhibits of the following photographic artists: Partridge, O. F. Baxter & Co., Hardy, John P. Soule, McCormick & Heald, Geo. K. Warren; Black & Co., Allen & Rowell, T. R. Burnham, Metcalf & Welldon, T. S. Estabrooks, D. W. Butterfield, E. H. Lincoln, The Alden Photo Company, A. Bushby, V. Richer, S. V. Stillings, and Prescott & Whitney.
1883 May 27. The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) May 27, 1883, P. 3.
Attention! From this date until Sept. 1, 1883, we will make our [best] Cabinet Photographs For $3 Pere Doz. Carte De Visite, $2. Every picture guaranteed our best work. Metcalf & Welldon, Successor to Whipple 503 Washington Street.
1883 November 25. The Sunday Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 25, 1883, P. 7.
Photographs Metcalf & Welldon, 503 Washington St., Are making their finest Cabinets for $4 per Dozen.
Those who wish Duplicates from their Negatives had better secure them at once, as they will soon be destroyed.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
[2] Partnership of Harley & Metcalf (1859-1865).
[3] Partnership Harley, Metcalf & Winter (1863).
[4] Partnership of Metcalf & Welldon (1874-1884).
