1857-1860       Corner of Main and Federal Streets, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1859                Address Unknown, Athol Depot, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Greenfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1860                2 Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

N. D.-1866      Address Unknown, Elmira, New York.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3. 

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, to Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3.

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, To Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 17.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3480, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 10, P. 3.

Married.  In this town, May 15, at St. James’ Church, by Rev. Mr. Flint, Willis Knowlton to Mrs. Mary H. Holton.

1858 May 17.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3480, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 10, P. 3.

Something New.  The subscriber has purchased Ely’s Photographic Gallery and new christened it the Franklin Photographic Gallery, corner of Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass.

Sphereotypes, patented by Bisby & Day, Columbus, Ohio.  They can be obtained (only) of the subscriber, who has the patent right for the county of Franklin.

Melainotypes, patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambler, Ohio.  For setting in lockets, pins, seals, &c., it has no equal.

Photographs, taken on paper or canvas, plain or colored.  Oil, water or dry colors.

Patent Ambrotypes, put up in the most durable style and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

Daguerreotypes, taken as usual at the old stand over Thayer’s Clothing Store.

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms.

The public generally and the ladies particularly are requested to examine my circular and learn from it the superior advantages this gallery possesses and the new style of pictures I am prepared to furnish.  Willis Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from May 17, 1858 to January 31, 1859.

1858 June 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3486, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 16, P. 3.

Patent Ambrotypes And Patent Sphereotypes Are the only durable pictures made upon glass.  They can be obtained of Knowlton at the Franklin Photographic Gallery only, as he has the patent rights for Franklin County.  He puts up the best picture for the least money and warrants them.  Photographs made as usual.  Call at his rooms over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing Store and examine specimens.  Willis Knowlton.

N. B.—Beware of imitations.

Advertisement ran from June 28, 1858 to January 3, 1859.

1859 February 7.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3518, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 3.

N. B.  The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the name and firm of Popkins & Knowlton, for the purpose of carrying on the Photographic business in its several departments.  The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  B. F. Popkins, Willis Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 21, 1859.

1859 February 7.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3518, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 3.

Popkins Again in the Field!!  B. F. Popkins has returned from the South and associated himself with Mr. Willia Knowlton, at the Gallery corner of Main and Federal streets, where he will be happy to see all his old friends and the public generally,—especially those who desire Superior Likenesses, either by the Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype, or any other style known in Photography.

All work executed at this establishment will be done in the most artistic and perfect manner, and warranted to give satisfaction.  Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to 21, 1859.

1859 April 25.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3529, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 7, P. 3.

Gems of Art.  The Colored Photographs produced at the Franklin Photographic Gallery by Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to May 9, 1859

1859 April 25.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3529, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 7, P. 3.

Frames, &c.  The undersigned have just received the most extensive assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., For Photographs, ever offered to the inhabitants of this county, to which they invite especial attention.

Prices to please all.  Popkins & Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to May 2, 1859.

1859 July 4.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 4, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3539, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 17, P. 3.

Athol Depot.—Popkins & Knowlton of this town, have opened a Daguerrean establishment at Athol Depot.  As they are well known and superior artists, they cannot fail of receiving a large share of business.

1859 July 25.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 25, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3542, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 3.

Photographs.—Popkins & Knowlton, who are noted for the excellency and life like appearance of their Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, have recently taken excellent Photograph likenesses of Rev. Dr. Chandler and Rev. P. C. Headley of this town and have printed large numbers of the same to meet the demand from the friends of these clergymen.  Of Dr. Chandler’s Photograph we understand that 150 copies have already been disposed of.  Mr. Lucis Nims took 100 copies to distribute among the friends of Dr. Chandler.  Messrs Popkins & Knowlton have also a room at Athol Depot and those of our readers in that vicinity who are in want of correct likenesses of themselves or friends will find that those of P. & K. surpass everything else in their line.

1859 October 24.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3555, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 33, P. 3.

Notice.  The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the name of Popkins & Knowlton, is dissolved, this day, by mutual consent.  All persons having claims against the firm are requested to present them, and all those indebted are respectfully solicited to make immediate payment.  B. F. Popkins, Willis Knowlton. 

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 7, 1859.

1859 November 7.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  November 7, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3557, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 35, P. 3.

New Arrangements At the Franklin Photographic Gallery.—Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. &c., cheaper and better than ever.

Photographs taken from any other pictures or from life and colored with water, oil or dry colors, by one of the best artists in Boston, with whom I have made arrangements to do my coloring, specimens of which may be seen at this gallery.

A new lot of Locket Cases, Frames, &c., just received.  All work done with dispatch and warranted to give entire satisfaction in all cases.  William Knowlton.

Advertisement ran from November 7, 1859 to January 16, 1860.

1860 January 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 2, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3565, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 43, P. 1.

Business Directory of Greenfield Village for 1860.

Willis Knowlton, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery, No. 2 Main street, up stairs.

B. F. Popkins, Daguerrean Rooms, Pierce’s Block, Main street, up stairs.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 2.

E. C. Ely and B. F. Popkins have purchased of Willis Knowlton, The Photographic Gallery, formerly owned by Mr. Ely, at the corner of Main and Federal Streets.  They have good reputations as artists.

1862 October 13.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 13, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3710, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 32, P. 2.

Camp Miller…E. C. Ely has a daguerrean saloon upon the grounds, and Willis Knowlton one opposite the gate of the grounds.

1866 December 31.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  December 31, 1866, Gazette—Vol. 75, No. 3929, Courier—Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 2.

Willis Knowlton, formerly of this town, lost his Photograph Gallery in a fire at Elmira, N. Y., where he now resides, on the 23d.  His loss was $2,000; insured $1,000.

1867 January 14.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 14, 1867, Gazette—Vol. 75, No. 3931, Courier—Vol. 29, No. 46, P. 2.

Willis Knowlton, formerly on this town and Ashfield, writes us that he lost by the late fire at Elmira, N. Y., where he now resides, $8, 500, with only $1,000 insurance.  He lost in his daguerrean gallery $3, 500 and in photograph stock store he kept, $4, 700, together with many other things not connected with his business.   

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