Tag Archives: Jamaica New York

J. L. Armstrong

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Military Hall, [Jamaica, New York.]

J. L. Armstrong appeared in one announcement in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York) on August 27, 1850.  Daguerreotypes.—Perfect likenesses are always desirable, and an opportunity that seldom occurs, is now offered to our citizens.  The celebrated Daguerrian artist, J. L. Armstrong, has opened his new Daguerrian Gallery at Military Hall, (George C. McKee’s) in this village, where he will remain only a few days.  His pictures are skilfully and artistically made, and his likenesses are finished in such a manner as are warranted not to fade.

J. L. Armstrong is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. Willett

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Rooms over Leech’s Oyster Saloon, Jamaica, New York.

S. Willett was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded that was recorded on June 30, 1857 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Willet’s Ambrotypes.  The subscriber respectfully announces that he will be in Jamaica for one week.  Room over Leech’s Oyster Saloon, 1st door west of Rider’s Store.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of this place and vicinity have now an opportunity of obtaining these invaluable keepsakes in the highest style of perfection.

Many favorable notices could be adduced, but he prefers to let his work speak for itself.

The popularity of this new style of pictures has become so great that they have superseded the Daguerreotype.

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge will be made.

Dark dresses make the most pleasing Pictures.  Always avoid white, light pink, and light blue.  S. E. Willett.                                                                   

S. E. Willett is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Jamaica, New York in 1857.  It is possible that this is Seabrook E. Willett who active in Flushing, New York in 1859.

L. S. Watkins

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms at the Jamaica Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

L. S. Watkins was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 6 to 20, 1848 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  L. S. Watkins, respectfully announces to the citizens of Jamaica that he has taken rooms at the Jamaica Hotel, where he proposes to remain a short time, and is now prepared to take Colored Photographic Miniatures, after the latest improved Daguerrean Process.

Portraits taken by the above improved process, are possessed of a degree of truth and beauty, seldom, if ever, seen among the works of art.

Prices, from $1.00 to $3.00 according to size, style, etc. 

Impressions taken from Portraits and Engravings.                                        

L. S. Watkins is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Lyon

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Rooms over J. S. Seabury’s Drug Store, Jamaica, New York.

Mr. Lyon, was recorded on an advertisement that ran from July 31 to September 11, 1855 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Lyon would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Jamaica and vicinity, that he has taken rooms over J. S. Seabury’s Drug Store, where he will be happy to wait on all who are in want of a good likeness.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  Hours for operating 8 A. M. till 4 P. M.  Jamaica, July 30, 1855.

Mr. Lyon is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Isaac C. Hendrickson

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                Fulton Street, two doors west of Washington Street, Jamaica, New York.

Isaac C. Hendrickson was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 29 to September 25, 1855 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Hendrickson’s Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the public to the admirable arrangement of the light and to the other facilities for taking Perfect Daguerreotypes, at the rooms recently fitted up in Fulton Street, two doors west of Washington.  I. C. Hendrickson.  Jamaica, May 8, 1855.

Isaac C. Hendrickson is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York city at 233 Broadway in 1855-1856.  233 Broadway is the Meade Brothers address it is possible that he was employed with them in early 1855.

J. Ford

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                    American Hotel, Military Hall Rooms, Jamaica, New York.

J. Ford was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement.  The announcement ran on  May 12, 1846 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).   Portraits.—Gentlemen and Ladies, desirous of obtaining correct likenesses, are requested to call at Mr. Ford’s rooms, Military Hall.  We have seen a number of his specimens, and recommend our readers to examine for themselves.  See advertisement in another column.

The advertisement appeared on May 12, 1846 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser  (Jamaica, New York).  Daguerreotype Portraits, Taken for $1.50 and upwards.  J. Ford will remain in the village of Jamaica, a short time for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Portraits.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Persons sitting for their portraits are warranted a correct likeness and splendid Pictures taken on the newest improved plan.  American Hotel, Military Hall Rooms.

Joseph Corduan

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1841-1842       28 Cherry Street, New York, New York.                                                                        1841-1842       Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

Joseph Corduan was recorded in an advertisement that ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).

Daguerreotype.  J. Corduan & Co. 28 Cherry st., New York, Will be at Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, on the first fair Saturday, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  Should any feel disposed to take a sitting, they will please leave their names at this office.

Joseph Corduan is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry from 1840-1846.  1841-1842 Craig list him at 23 Cherry Street.

N. W. Conklin & Son

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Address Unknown, Jamaica, New York.

N. W. Conklin & Son were recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 4, 1849 to December 17, 1850 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York). Likenesses. The Subscribers would respectfully inform their friends and all who may favor them with a call, that they are now prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on as reasonable terms as they can be obtained elsewhere, and such as give good satisfaction.

N. W. Conklin was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Jamaica, New York in 1850-1851.

James V. Bergen

Ambrotypes, ,

In an advertisement which ran from May 24 to July 19, 1859  in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York.)  Ambrotypes At A Low Price.  The subscriber, having fitted up Rooms expressly for Ambrotypes, is now prepared to furnish Likenesses of the very best quality, and at prices as low as any establishment in the Country, or in the World.  Knowing that his success must depend upon his work, he is determined to send out Pictures that will far surpass the average made in New York city.  His light is a Sky-Light and Side-Light Combined.  By this arrangement he hopes to retain the advantages of both, without the defects of either.

N. B.—No Picture finished until pronounced satisfactory. Especial care taken with children‘s portraits. Rooms in Fulton, two doors west of Washington St.  James V. Bergen.

Bergen does not appear in any other photographic directories that I have consulted.