1847-1849 142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.
1847 12 Central Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.
1849-1851 189 Main Street, Dunklee Building, Concord, New Hampshire.
1851 Merchant’s Exchange Building, third story, Concord, New Hampshire.
1851-1852 School Street, A Few Rods West of the Post Office, Concord, New Hampshire.
1852-1854 South End of Stickney’s Block, opposite Court House, Concord, New Hampshire.
1859 Rooms, Over E. H. Rollins’ Drug Store, Concord, New Hampshire.
1860-1864 155 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.
N. D. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in American 1564-1860. (New York, New York.) P. 370.
Kimball, William Hazen (1817-1892) Miniature painter. Born April 6, 1817, at Goffstown (N. H.) Kimball studied miniature painting in Boston and practiced in Manchester (N. H.), Lowell, (Mass.), and Philadelphia. Returning to Manchester, he edited a newspaper for two years before taking up daguerreotyping in 1844. He settled in Concord (N. H.) about 1860 ad from 1867 to 1890 served as State Librarian of New Hampshire. He died in Concord on March 10, 1892. One of his sons, Edward Wyatt Kimball (born 1852,) became a professional painter.[1]
1839 December 21. Manchester Magazine. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) December 21, 1839, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.
Wm. H. Kimball, Portrait & Miniature Painter, Room No. 46, Up Stairs, Elm Street, Manchester.
1847 March 25. Congregational Journal. (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 25, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 324, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Rooms. Marsh & Kimball, Daguerrean Artists, have taken rooms at 142 Main Street, (up stairs,) next building south of Eagle Coffee House, Concord, N. H., where they will attend to all orders in their profession. Ladies and Gentlemen, wishing to obtain correct and beautiful Daguerrean Miniatures, rarely to be met with, or to examine specimens of this wonderful art, are invited to visit their rooms, where they will scarcely fail to recognize the likenesses of their friends and acquaintances.
By recent improvements in the art, the most splendid results are obtained: in an instant, as it were, upon the silver surface, a correct and indelible picture is formed; the most unerring delineation of life; portraying the innocence of childhood, the joyous countenance of youth, and the dignity of old age. Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, lovers and friends, the cost is trifling, the object laudable;–delay not, then, to secure such valuable mementos of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase. This opportunity once lost, may be lost to you forever. There is a time when a faithful likeness is beyond price, as it is all that can be preserved from the grave.
“Catch the Shadow, ‘ere the Substance Fades.”
Diamonds are valued and treasured with care,
And Brilliants are priceless, because they are rare;
But thy face, gentle reader, none saw ‘ere ‘twas thine,
And none through all ages will say, it is mine,
Ah, that Face! Nature’s masterpiece, quickly ‘twill fade;
But no matter,—the Daguerreotype comes to its aid.
Just give your attention—thy Features he’ll write—
True to nature the impress, everlasting and bright;
Thy friend with that picture,—No, never will part,
So true to the image engraved on his heart.
Miniatures taken from 8 o’clock, A. M., until 5, P. M., without regard to weather.
The Miniatures taken at their rooms, in correctness of expression, softness of light and shade, and artistic effect, will compare with those of any other establishment. Miniatures set in lockets, breast-pins, or bracelets.
A select assortment of gold lockets constantly on hand; also, plated ones, particularly adapted for Miniatures. All Miniatures executed at this establishment will be finished in the most perfect manner, and no one will be expected to take them unless they are perfectly satisfactory.
German and American Cameras, best French and American Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, Polishing Materials, &c. &c., wholesale and retail, to which the attention of purchasers from the country is invited.
Advertisement ran nine times between March 25 to June 24, 1847.
1847 June 10. Congregational Journal. (Concord, New Hampshire.) June 10, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 335, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Pictures. Messrs. Kimball & Marsh, near the Eagle Coffee House, Concord, have acquired a deserved popularity among our citizens, for their truly excellent pictures, and should continue to have their rooms thronged with visitors. Every lady and gentleman wanting a first-rate likeness, should make them a call forthwith.—pab.
1847 November 12. New-Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 12, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1381, P. 3.
Dissolution Notice. Notice is hereby given that the subscribers, by mutual consent, have this day dissolved their connection in business heretofore known under the firm name Marsh & Kimball. All just claims in favor of and against the firm, will be adjusted by Mr. Kimball, who will still continue business at the former rooms of the firm. Geo. Marsh, Wm. H. Kimball. Manchester, Nov. 1, 1847.
Advertisement ran from November 12 to 26, 1847.
1847 November 18. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 26, Whole No. 2026, P. 3.
Likenesses To Perfection. The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype
Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making. And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any
Establishment in the United States. He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof. With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country. Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.
Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs. Wm, H, Kimball.
Advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1847.
1847 November 26. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 26, 1847, Vol. XXVII, No. 1383, P. 3.
Likenesses To Perfection. The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype
Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making. And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any Establishment in the United States. He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof. With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country. Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.
To Operators. The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.
Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.
Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, No. 12 Central Building, up stairs. W. H. Kimball. November 16, 1847.
Advertisement ran from November 26, 1847 to March 31, 1848.
1847 December 9. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 29, Whole No. 2029, P. 3.
Likenesses To Perfection. The subscriber having become full proprietor of the Daguerreotype
Establishments at Concord and Manchester, heretofore managed by Marsh & Kimball, now tenders his services to community in this true and beautiful art of Picture Making. And he does it with the fullest confidence, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be excelled by any
Establishment in the United States. He has recently made an essential improvement in one of the most important chemical preparation used in the process, and invites particular attention to his recent pictures as proof of the excellence thereof. With a long experience as an artist previous to becoming an operator, giving him the skill of imparting delicate and beautiful colors to his pictures, to judge of position and manage light and shade effective manner, he assures his patrons that he will not stand out of the front rank of operators in this country. Pictures made, in from 15 to 60 seconds, in all kinds of weather.
To Operators. The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England, also Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.
Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.
Rooms, in Concord, 142 Main Street, in Manchester, 12 Central Building, up stairs. Wm, H, Kimball.
Advertisement ran from December 9, 1847 to March 2, 1848.
1848 February 24. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 24, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 40, Whole No. 2040, P. 3.
Kimball’s Daguerreotypes, Are universally admitted to be superior to any put up in the region, and equal to any in the world. Mr. K. would call the particular attention of Artists, Amateurs, and indeed all, to the peculiar excellencies of his pictures—the superior rotundity of features, and general relief of the whole figure—the depth, purity, and brilliancy of taste—the transparency of shading, always blending into the lights with a softness not excelled in any department of art, or even nature itself; while the lights are so managed as never to be overdone—the slightest lines and most delicate shades being preserved, and yet kept perfectly pure.
From a rapid and steady increase of patronage, he feels assured that these excellencies are generally appreciated, and in order to meet the demands of the community more efficiently, he will be assisted in future by his brother, having disposed of his rooms in Manchester, with the determination to spend his undivided efforts in meeting the wants of his friends and patrons in Concord.
Pictures put up in every desired style and form, and copying of all kinds satisfactory executed. Invalids will be waited upon at their residences, if desired.
To Operators. The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also, Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.
Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.
Rooms, 142 Main Street, first door South of Eagle Coffee House. Wm. H. Kimball.
Advertisement ran from February 24 to December 28, 1848.
1848 April 7. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 7, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1402, P. 3.
Kimball’s Daguerreotypes, Are universally admitted to be superior to any put up in the region, and equal to any in the world. Mr. K. would call the particular attention of Artists, Amateurs, and indeed all, to the peculiar excellencies of his pictures—the superior rotundity of features, and general relief of the whole figure—the depth, purity, and brilliancy of taste—the transparency of shading, always blending into the lights with a softness not excelled in any department of art, or even nature itself; while the lights are so managed as never to be overdone—the slightest lines and most delicate shades being preserved, and yet kept perfectly pure.
From a rapid and steady increase of patronage, he feels assured that these excellencies are generally appreciated, and in order to meet the demands of the community more efficiently, he will be assisted in future by his brother, having disposed of his rooms in Manchester, with the determination to spend his undivided efforts in meeting the wants of his friends and patrons in Concord.
Pictures put up in every desired style and form, and copying of all kinds satisfactory executed. Invalids will be waited upon at their residences, if desired.
To Operators. The subscriber would say that he is prepared to furnish them an article of Sensitive Coating, superior to anything of the kind to be had in New England; also, Chloride of Gold and gilding ready for use.
Instruction given in the art, including a complete knowledge of the preparation of every chemical preparation used, the latter of which will be a saving to any operator, in six months, of more than the whole expense of acquiring the art.
Rooms, 142 Main Street, first door South of Eagle Coffee House. Wm. H. Kimball.
Advertisement ran five times from April 7 to June 8, 1848.
1848 June 16. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) June 16, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 1412, P. 3.
Kimball would remind Visitors, Members of the Legislature, citizens of Concord, and the people at large, that Daguerreotype pictures may still be obtained at his Rooms, in all kinds of weather, executed in that faithful and excellent manner which has given his later productions such wide renown. Please call in.
Rooms, first door south of Eagle Hotel, up stairs.
Advertisement ran from June 16 to 30, 1848.
1849 March 15. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 15, 1849, Vol. 2, No. 95, Whole No. 2095, P. 2.
“Light From Above.” William H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Operator, No. 142 Main Street (up stairs,) directly south of the Eagle Hotel. Rooms enlarged and extended, with a magnificent Top Light, universally conceded by artists to be the only light capable of giving a truly artistical development to the features.
Pictures put up in all weather in every desired style, and at reduced prices.
Chemical prepared for other operators, and stock for sale. Wm. H. Kimball.
Advertisement ran from March 15 to December 13, 1849.
1849 March 23. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) March 23, 1849, Vol. XXVII, No. 1452, P. 3.
Light from Above, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms have just been enlarged and fitted up in a manner which he trusts will fully meet the increased demands of business, and the approbation of community. He is now putting up Pictures, made by a magnificent top light, which is always considered by artists and amateurs to be the only light capable of giving that free and full development of the features that always distinguishes true art.
Pictures made in any weather and put up in every desired style, and at reduced prices. He also prepares a superior article of Chemical, which, together with any kind of stock, will be furnished to operators on fair terms, for cash. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, March 15, 1849.
Advertisement ran thirty time from March 23 to December 14, 1849.
1849 April 19. Congregational Journal. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 19, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 432, P. 3.
Light from Above, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms have just been enlarged and fitted up in a manner which he trusts will fully meet the increased demands of business, and the approbation of community. He is now putting up Pictures, made by a magnificent top light, which is always considered by artists and amateurs to be the only light capable of giving that free and full development of the features that always distinguishes true art.
Pictures made in any weather and put up in every desired style, and at reduced prices. He also prepares a superior article of Chemical, which, together with any kind of stock, will be furnished to operators on fair terms, for cash. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, March 15, 1849.
Advertisement ran thirteen times between April 19 to November 15, 1849.
1849 May 3. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) May 3, 1849, Vol. V, No. 1, Whole No. 248, P. 1.
Daguerreotyping Perfected! Prices Reduced!! Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, At the old stand, have just been refitted, and extended, with a magnificent Top Light, always considered indispensable to the production of the highest degree of artistic excellence, not only by artists, but by all of acknowledged taste. Pictures put up in any weather, in any styledesired and at reduced prices.
Advertisement ran from May 3 to December 20, 1849.
1849 November 23. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 23, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1487, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. We learn that Mr. Kimball, whose Daguerreotype Rooms in Concord have won such fame, is about to travel, to give the people abroad the advantages of his skill. He has purchased an interest in a Traveling Saloon, and intends visiting the villages generally in the State, still keeping his Rooms open as usual in Town.
1849 December 20. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 20, 1849, Vol. V, No. 34, Whole No. 281, P. 3.
Great Fire! Last Friday morning, at about 1 o’clock, or citizens were awakened by the cry of “fire.” It was soon found that the long wooden block directly South of the Eagle Coffee House on Main St. had take fire in the upper part near the center of the building. Before the Fire Department could get well at work, the whole upper part of the building was in flames. Tis block was occupied in the lower part, by the Drug Store of Allison & Gault, the Bookstore of B. W. Sanborn, and the clothing Store of Dustin & Shaw. The second story was occupied by Dr. Haynes’ office, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Cadwell’s Daguerreotype Rooms,…
1849 December 20. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) December 20, 1849, Vol. XV, No. X, P. 2.
Great Conflagration.—Concord, N. H. was visited on the morning of the 14th instant, with a most destructive conflagration. The long wooden block, immediately South of the Eagle Coffee House, in front of the State House, Main street, including the clothing store of Dustin & Shaw…Kimball’s Daguerreotype rooms, &c., were consumed…
Fire in Concord. On Friday morning about half past twelve o’clock, the large three story wooden block on Main street, next south of the Eagle Coffee House, called “Butterfield’s Block,: was discovered to be on fire,]; and before men enough to resit it had assembled, the fire had made such progress as to render it impossible to save the building, and it was entirely consumed, together with the two story building next south, owned and occupied by A. Prescott & Son for the manufacture and sale of musical instruments. Nex to that were two “ten footers” and then a two story dwelling house, all owned by Col. B. Grover, the first of which was nearly burnt up, and the other considerably injured. The Eagle Coffee House was in great danger, and suffered some, the windows and the wood work on the south side end being pretty much used up…
“Butterfield’s Block,” owned by Samuel Butterfield, Esq., of Andover…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord. Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance. George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance. A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…
1849 December 21. Barre Patriot. (Barre, Massachusetts.) December 21, 1849, Vol. 6, No. 23, Whole No. 283, P. 3.
Great Conflagration! Concord N. H., Dec. 14, 1849. Our town has just been visited with one of the most destructive conflagrations to which it was ever subjected…Kimball’s daguerreotype rooms, &c., must be consumed…
1849 December 21. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 21, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1491, P. 2.
Destructive Fire In Concord. On Thursday night of last week, at about half past 12 o’clock, our citizens were aroused from their slumbers and hastened to a fire raging freely in the large three story block, all of wood, on Main st., just south of the Eagle Coffee House, and in front of the brick block at the south east corner of the State House Yard….
…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord. Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance. George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance. A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…
1849 December 27. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 27, 1849, Vol. 3, No. 136, Whole No. 2136, P. 3.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.
From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.
On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash.
Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, Jan 4, 1850.
Advertisement ran from December 27, 1849 to November 7, 1850.
1850 January 3. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 3, 1850, Vol. V, No. 36, Whole No. 283, P. 3.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.
From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.
On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash.
Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, Jan 4, 1850.
Advertisement ran from January 3 to July 25, 1850.
1850 January 4. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 4, 1850, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1493, P. 3.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.
From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.
On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash.
Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, Jan 4, 1850.
Advertisement ran from January 4, 1850 to February 7, 1851.
1850 February 4. Congregational Journal. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 4, 1850, Vol. X, No. 475, P. 3.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that, notwithstanding the recent unfortunate burn-out, I am again located and ready to meet their demands for Daguerreotype Likenesses.
From the steady increase of patronage during my residence in Concord, I flatter myself that my Pictures are duly appreciated; and I pledge myself that my exertions to excel shall never be less, so that I may still maintain the proud consciousness of ranking with those very few operators who stand at the head of the Art.
On hand as heretofore, a complete supply of Stock, Chemicals and Apparatus, on moderate terms, For Cash.
Rooms, Dunklee’s New Block, Main St. Wm. H. Kimball. Concord, Jan 4, 1850.
Advertisement was recorded thirty-four times between February 4, 1850 and February 6, 1851.
1850 July 12. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) July 12, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 1520, P. 3.
Serious Reflections. For The N. H. Statesman. Messrs. Editors: A few days since an interesting young lady, at the age of about 17, passed away from among us to the “Spirit land,” as silently as closes the beautiful rose under the influence of “Summer evening’s latest sigh;” but a few days before she took her upward flight,—and it was the only time for several weeks when she felt well enough to do it,—she rode to the Rooms of the Messrs. Kimball, and had he Daguerreotype taken twice or thrice while there. These she left with her family, ad to day fifty times the money paid for them could not buy them. The writer of this was present when the afflicted family returned from the grave where they had deposited the original, and saw the father, mother, sister and other relatives gaze upon the daguerrean copies with teary eyes, evincing the value they placed upon the likenesses. These were the first and only ones ever taken of her, and it was a solace in the hour of their greatest grief, that she had been thus thoughtful of those she was so soon to leave to mourn her loss.
The incident, sad and affecting as it was, made an impression on my mind, I resolved to call the attention of all who have neglected to have their daguerreotypes taken, and who read your paper, to the importance of doing it while in health and good spirits, that their friends may fancy they see them when they are out of sight of mortal eyes, as they were when moving among them in life’s pleasant hours.
I have often seen parents, and children, and other near relatives, very sad when the truth seemed to flash upon their minds, apparently for the first time, after the loss of a dear friend, that no likeness was left by the deceased upon which the eye would gaze, other than what was on memory’s treacherous plate.
I write this to go into the very interesting column of your paper, under the head of “Serious Reflections,” a column to which, for the Ladies’ sakes I trust you will continue to give much attention.—No one interested in taking daguerreotypes knows that I have written, or that I intended to write, a word upon the matter. I do ot write for the interest of the artists but for the interests of those who shall survive departed friends. I write to urge the living to do something while they can to soften the grief of friends when they die.
1850 Concord, New Hampshire City Directory. (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, P. 106.
W. H. Kimball, Daguerrian Artist, Has fitted up rooms in Dunklee’s Building, 189 Main Street, a few doors north of the American House.
He invites the attention of all who desire a good likeness of themselves or friends, to call on him, and procure one or more of those pictures of his putting up, which are so much admired by all good judges for their life-like and brilliant tone. Operators supplied with stock at Boston prices. Concord, January 1, 1850.
1850 Concord, New Hampshire City Directory. (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850, Residence listing.
Kimball, Wm. H. Daguerreotype artist, 189 Main st., H.—Warren st.
Kimball, J. L.—Daguerrean Artist—189 Main st., H.—Warren st.
1850 November 14. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) November 14, 1850, Vol. 4, No. 182, Whole No. 2182, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. From 50 Cents to 20 Dollars. The subscriber hereby informs his friends and the public that he is again established in large and commodious Rooms with a light built expressly to his order and with every facility for making pictures, either singly or in groups, of the aged, middle-aged, children and infants in a manner seldom equalled—never excelled. Not to multiply words he asks the attention of a discriminating Public, not only to his specimens, but the pictures he is constantly sending out to every part of the country. Instructions faithfully given to such as have an aptness for the art and desire to learn, and apparatus and stock furnished on the most reasonable terms.
Rooms, Merchant’s Exchange, third story, over Allison & Gault’s Drug and Medicine Store. Wm. H. Kimball.
Advertisement ran from November 14, 1850 to February 6, 1851.
1851 February 6. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 6, 1851, Vol. 4, No. 194, Whole No. 2194, P. 2.
Merchants’ Exchange Building.—Among the improvements in this the principal village of Concord, made during the past year, we believe the erection of this, the largest and most extensive, block of buildings, has not yet received a newspaper notice. It occupies the [area] upon which formerly stood the block of wooden buildings which was consumed last [winter], situated directly south of the Eagle Coffee House and opposite the Patriot Office. The new block covers 84 feet front by 85 in depth, is of three stories, 11, 10 and 9 feet in height respectively…
…the third story. Here may be found the daguerreotype rooms of Messrs. Kimball, and usually a large number of ladies and gentlemen examining their specimens. Three or four of the rooms yet remain unoccupied…
1851 February 7. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 7, 1851, Vol. XXIX, No. 1550, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes From 50 Cents to 20 Dollars. The subscriber informs his friends and the public that he is again established in large and commodious Rooms with a light built expressly to his order and with every facility for making pictures, either singly or in groups, of the aged, middle-aged, children and infants in a manner seldom equalled—never excelled. Not to multiply words he asks the attention of a discriminating Public, not only to his specimens, but the pictures he is constantly sending out to every part of the country. Instructions faithfully given to such as have an aptness for the art and desire to learn, and apparatus and stock furnished on the most reasonable terms.
Rooms, Merchant’s Exchange, third story, over Allison & Gault’s Drug and Medicine Store. Wm. H. Kimball.
Advertisement ran from February 7 to August 9, 1851.
1851 June 19. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) June 19, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 8, Whole No. 349, P. 3.
Interest Tables. The subscribers, having purchased the Right for making and selling Bread’s Interest Table for the State of New Hampshire, are now prepared to meet the demand for that invaluable article.
This Table, unlike all others, is at once so simple, cheap ad comprehensive—giving a ready solution to every problem in interest—that five minutes [attention] from any intelligent person will convince one that it must ultimately be adopted by all classes.
For sale at Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Exchange Building, (up stairs) and by the proprietors who are about to travel throughout the limits of their Right. Price, invariably 50 cents. Wm. H. Kimball, J. W. Worthen.
Advertisement ran from June 19 to August 28, 1851.
1851 August 29. Vermont Journal. (Windsor, Vermont.) August 29, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 13, Whole No. 326, P. 3.
Concord, Tuesday Morning, , 6 o’clock. The Best Part of Concord in Ashes! The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block, which was burned in December, 1849… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms. The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.
1851 August 26. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) August 26, 1851, P. 2.
Great Conflagration At Concord, N. H. Through Messrs. Cheney & Co.’s Northern Express we have received a slip from the office of the New Hampshire Patriot, at Concord, stating that the most disastrous fire that ever occurred in that town or State took place there last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town. The following particulars are given.
At about 11 o’clock last night the cry of “fire” resounded through out streets, and the alarm bells soon rang. The fire was found to be in Abbott’s paint shop, directly back of Stickney’s block…
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms. The contents of this block were principally saved but greatly damaged…
1851 August 26. Manchester Daily Mirror. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) August 26, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 259, P. 2.
Extensive Fire in Concord. A fire broke out in Concord las night, at about 11 o’clock…
Next was the new Exchange,… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms. The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.
1851 August 27. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) August 27, 1851, Vol. 5, No. 223, Whole No. 2223, P. 2.
Concord, Tuesday Morning, , 6 o’clock. Terrible Conflagration! The Best Part of Concord in Ashes! The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block, which was burned in December, 1849… and Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms. The contents of this block were principally saved, but greatly damaged.
1851 August 27. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) August 27, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 32, P. 3.
We copy the following from the extra Patriot. It is impossible at this hour, (5 o’clock) to give a full list of the sufferers by this terrible fire. We can only give the principal ones…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 August 28. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) August 28, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 18, Whole No. 359, P. 2.
The Great Fire! As most of our readers have already learned through other sources, Concord was, last Monday night, visited by the most destructive fire ever had in town. About a quarterb past eleven o’clock, The Paint Shop of Mr. G. D. Abbott, directly in the rear of our printing office, was discovered to be on fire…
…the New Brick Exchange Building in which were…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 August 28. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) August 28, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. XLVI, P. 3.
Terrible Conflagration! The Best Part of Concord in Ashes! The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 September 1. Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser. (Exeter, New Hampshire.) September 1, 1851, Vol. XXI, No. 21, P. 2.
Terrible Conflagration! The best part of Concord in Ashes! The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or State took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best of the business portion of the town…
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 September 2. Dover Enquirer. (Dover, New Hampshire.) September 2, 1851, Vol. XXV, No. 4, P. 2.
Awful Conflagration In Concord. On Tuesday morning we received an extra from the patriot office giving the following details of a terrible fire in Concord on Monday night:
Next was the new Exchange, a three story brick block erected last year on the site of Butterfield’s block, which was burned in December, 1849…and in the third story by W. H. Barrett’s and H. P. Rolfe’s Law office, Prescott’s Musical Instrument Manufactory, C. T. Tower’s Paint shop, and Kimbell’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 September 2. Maine Democrat. (Saco, Maine.) September 2, 1851, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, P. 2.
From The New Hampshire Patriot, of the 26th of August. Fire In Concord. The best part of Concord, N. H., in Ashes!—The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in this town or state. Took place here last night and this morning, destroying the best part of the business portion of the town. At about 11 o’clock last evening fire took in Abbott’s paint shop, back of Stickney’s block…and Kimball’s daguerreotype rooms…
1851 September 3. The Granite Farmer. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) September 3, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 35, P. 7.
Fire at Concord…Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms…
1851 September 18. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 18, 1851, Vol. VII, No. 20, Whole No. 361, P. 3.
New Daguerreotype House On School Street, A Few Rods West Of The Post Office. W. H. Kimball, will be happy to wait upon his friends and the public at his new place, where he assures them, may be obtained first class Daguerreotypes. Stock ad materials for Sale as heretofore.
Advertisement ran from September 18,1851 to April 22, 1852.
1852 April 24. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 24, 1852, Vol. XXVI, No. 1613, P. 3.
Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store. Picture taken in any weather. Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.
Advertisement ran from April 29, 1851 to January 19, 1856.
1852 April 29. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 29, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 1, Whole No. 394, P. 3.
Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store. Picture taken in any weather. Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.
Advertisement ran from April 29, 1851 to September 7, 1854.
Kimball’s New Top-Light Daguerreotype Rooms, Stickney’s Block, third story, over E. H. Rollins’ Store. Pictures taken in any weather. Stock and apparatus for sale at the lowest prices for Cash.
Advertisement ran from April 29 to June 17, 1852.
1852 September 8. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 8, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 277, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.
More Light From Above, At Kimball’s New top-light Daguerrian Hall, Stickney’s Block, third story, over Rollins’ Apothecary store. Pictures taken in any weather, and neatly set in rings, pins, lockets, bracelets, cases and frames of every description, and at reduced prices. The arrangement of our light, especially for taking groups, is superior to anything of the kind in the country.
Advertisement ran from September 8, 1852 to August 31, 1853.
1853. Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854. (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1853. Residence Listing.
Kimball, William H.—Not Listed in residence section
Kimball, Joseph L.—Daguerrian Artist, Stickney’s Block—H.—Warren Street.
1853. Concord, New Hampshire City Directory 1853-1854. (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1853, advertisement N. P.
Kimball’s To-Light Daguerrean Gallery. The arrangement of Light at this Gallery are such that pictures are made to suit all the various tastes of customers, and in every style of the Art, at as Low as can be obtained at any other Gallery in the New England States!
A good assortment of Gold Lockets, keys, pins &c. constantly on hand.
Please call and see specimens for yourself.
Entrance, south end Stickney’s Block, opposite the State House, Concord, N. H., 1853.
1853 February 14. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) February 14, 1853, Vol. XXXII, No. 1655, P. 5.
Burglary. Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms in the third story of Stickney’s Block, were broken into on Wednesday night, 10th inst. The door was opened with prys, and about $30 worth of Daguerreotype cases, picture frames and specimens were taken, among which was a large likeness of Ole Bull…
Kimball’s New Daguerreotype Establishment Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right. With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.
R. H. Kimball, Proprietor.
W. H. Kimball, Operator.
Advertisement ran from March 30 to August 10, 1854.
1854 April 5. New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) April 5, 1854, Vol. 7, No. 359, Whole No. 2359, P. 3.
Kimball’s New Daguerreotype Establishment, Just opened in Merchant’s Exchange up three flights of stairs On The Right.
With Superior Light and Chemicals, we put up Pictures, in all weather, of unsurpassed excellence.
R. H. Kimball, Proprietor.
W. H. Kimball, Operator.
Advertisement ran from April 5 to July 26, 1854.
1854 June 8. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) June 8, 1854, Vol. X, No. 6, P. 2.
Kimball’s Christallotypes. Wm. H. Kimball, at his Daguerreotype Rooms, In the Exchange Block, executes Crystallotype likenesses in fine style, and with fine remarkable fidelity. These Chrystallotypes are a very decided improvement on the daguerreotype. Call at his rooms and see them.
1854 August 3. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) August 3, 1854, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 1.
From the Lowell News, a little [altered]. Have You A Good Daguerreotype?—We have often thought of the happiness one must enjoy in possessing the good daguerreotype of a deceased friend, in after years, when the original is laid in the cold and silent tomb, they might look and recall the scenes of life. What vividness would a faithful daguerreotype of the face of a friend create in one’s memory? and what money would purchase from us such a memento? These are questions but rarely thought of by us when we and our friend are in the enjoyment of life and health; but if neglected until the icy hand of death has parted us, we wonder that we could have been so thoughtless. And while upon this subject, we would remark that the picture of a friend, whether deceased or not, will be valued according to the accuracy of the picture. An indifferent one would not be much prized, while an accurate one will be prized highly. If any of our readers want a good daguerreotype, let them go to Kimball’s on Main street. Mr. Kimball has devoted himself assiduously to the study of the art for several years, spent much time and money experimenting, and has been rewarded by a knowledge and skill which enable him to stand at the head of his profession. Again we say go to Kimball’s in front of the State House, in Rollins’ and Stickney’s Block.
1859 September 1. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 1, 1859,
Vol. XV, No. 19, P. 3.
Notice. The firm heretofore existing under the style of R. A. Houston & Co., is by mutual consent this day dissolved. R. A. Houston. Wm. H. Kimball.
1859 September 8. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 8, 1859,
Vol. XV, No. 20, P. 3.
R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.
The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.
It must be conceded that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction. Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable. Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.
We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.
Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.
N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.
Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between September 8 to December 29, 1859.
1859 September 10. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 10, 1859, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1997, P. 3.
R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.
The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.
It must be conceded that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction. Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable. Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.
We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.
Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment
to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.
N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.
Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H.
Advertisement ran ten times between September 10 to December 17, 1859.
1859 September 15. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) September 15, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 21, P. 3.
Having disposed of all our right, title and interest in Photographing, Ambrotyping, &c., in Concord to R. H. Kimball, we hereby ask the continued favors of the public in behalf of our successor, and earnestly request all who are indebted to us to make immediate payment to R. H. Kimball, and also desire all who have claims against us to present as above for adjustment. Wm. H. Kimball, R. A. Houston.
Advertisement ran nine times between September 15 to December 29, 1859.
1859 October 5. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 646, Whole No. 2646, P. 3.
R. H. Kimball, having purchased and taken charge of the Photographic Establishment heretofore owned by R. A. Houston & Co., and in addition to his own experience and application, secured the services of Mr. Nichols, the distinguished Photographist from New York, and also Mr. Thomas J. Dane who has no superior as an Artist, asks the especial attention of the public to the pictures he is daily presenting.
The new and splendid Life-Size Photographs produced by Mr. N. through the Solar Camera process, are a marvel of art and beauty; and we claim the exclusive credit of introducing this surpassingly beautiful process, and in the hands of a perfect master in the art.
It must be conceded that this new Pictorial Revelation throws all the previous pretensions in Photography, excellent as they have been, quite into the shade, and promises a revolution in the art.—Its capacities are wonderful in every direction. Especially to those who have pictures of deceased or absent friends which they desire to enlarge and perpetuate, the Solar process furnishes a means hitherto unavailable. Even if your pictures are considerably imperfect, we have the means of restoring them to high order and beauty.
We shall be assisted by Mr. W. H. Kimball, a practical artist and well known Photographer, who by India Ink touching will restore imperfect pictures, and when desirable will color to nature.
Having spared no pains or expense in availing ourself of every means, and fitted our establishment to meet every demand, we confidently claim the public favor, and pledge our best endeavors in their behalf.
N. B. Every picture leaving our establishment warranted to be perfectly durable, and to give Satisfaction in all cases.
Rooms—Kimball’s Old Stand, (Over E. H. Rollins’ Store,) Opp. State House, Concord, N. H. Advertisement ran ten times between October 5 to December 28, 1859.
1862 January 23. The Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) January 23, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 40, P. 3.
A Word about Photographs and Kindred Things. Our friend W. H. Kimball, has long devoted himself to the science and art of Photography, in all its various departments.—He is not merely a good mechanical artist, but he is a scientific one, who thoroughly understands the philosophical mysteries of his profession. Hence, it is not strange that his pictures should be so highly prized as they are, and that his rooms should be crowded with customers.—In producing Ambrotypes he has no superior, while his Photographs, of all kinds, are equal to those of Brady. In the difficult task of obtaining life-like and perfect photographs of young children, Mr. Kimball is eminently successful. His delicately colored portraits of this class, closely resembling the best paintings on ivory, are gems of beauty, only excelled by the bright living faces which they represent. The demand for card photographs is now very large, and Mr. Kimball is doing a great business in that department. Let all interested in these matters give Mr. Kimball a call at his rooms in the Block next north of Eagle Hotel opposite the Capitol.
1863 June 11. The Legislative Reporter. (Concord, N. H.) June 11, 1863, Vol. 2, No. 5, P. 2.
Fine Pictures. Large crowds daily visit Kimball’s Photograph Rooms in State Block. There is no place in the State where better photographs can be obtained than at this famous establishment. He has the best conveniences that can be found this side of Boston for taking pictures.
Concord City Directories. (Concord, New Hampshire.)
1850. daguerreotype artist, rooms Dunklee Building, 189 Main st.—h-Warren st.
1853. Not listed
1860. photographer, 155 Main st.—h-7 Tahanto st.
1864. photographer, 155 Main st.—h-7 Tahanto st.
[1] Morrison and Sharples, History of the Kimball Family in America, Vol. II. P. 653-854; Art and Artists in Manchester, P. 114; Granite Monthly, Vol. XIV, (1892), P. 125-126; Manchester City Directory 1844; Concord City Directory 1860, 1876.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 