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Huylar, Edward

1852                18 North Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1853-1855       165 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1855 September 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 2, 1855, Whole No. 6945, P. 5.

Photograph’s—Plain or Colored, by Huylar, 165 Eighth avenue, having fitted up this gallery in connection with our daguerreotype business, we would be happy to have our friends give us a call.  E. Huylar, first operator; Professors Leine and Hunt assistants.

1851.  Not Listed.

1852.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 18th N. Eighth Ave.—h-154 W. 16th.

1853.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1854.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, 165 Eighth Ave.—h-165 Eighth Ave.

1855.  Huylar, Edward—daguerreotypes, h-165 Eighth Ave.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Not Listed.

1858.  Huylar, Edward P.—springs—290 Broadway.

1858.  Huylar & Warren—springs—290 Broadway.

1859.  Huyler, Edward P.—daguerrean, 153 Eighth.

1860.  Not Listed.

1861.  Huylar, Edward P.—daguerreotypes—153 Eighth.

1862.  Huylar, Edward P.—photographer—397 Broadway.

1863.  Not Listed. 

Hutchings, Anthony Bleecker

1853                396 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853-1854       395 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855                373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853 April 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 23, 1853, Whole No. 7427, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—A. B. Hutchings will open his new gallery, 395 Broadway, third door below Walker street, on Monday next.  His skylight being construct different from those generally in use, enable him to take exact likenesses in all weather.  Portraits, &c., copied with accuracy.

1853 May 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 21, 1853, Whole No. 7455, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes.—If You Want A Correct likeness, handsomely colored equal to any miniature on ivory, go to Hutchings’ Gallery, No. 395 Broadway.  His improved skylight, enables him to take daguerreotypes in cloudy as well as clear weather.

1853 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1853, Whole No. 7462, P. 5.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—Daguerre Wondered at the improvements made by the Americans on his discovery of the art.  He would have been astonished could he have lived to see those brought to perfection by A. B. Hutchings, at his gallery, No. 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street. 

1853 June 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 7, 1853, Whole No. 7472, P. 5.

A B. Hutchings Regrets That Many Persons have been prevented from visiting his daguerrean gallery, 395 Broadway, in consequence of repairs to the building.  They have been completed, and he solicits the patronage of his friends and the public.  Every daguerreotype taken at his place is done by himself.

1853 July 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 7, 1853, Whole No. 7500, P. 6.

Daguerreotypes Taken by A. B. Hutchings, No. 395 Broadway, have been acknowledged by all who have visited his gallery as unequalled in beauty of style and coloring; and as to the likeness, his sky lights are so arranged, and his instrument are so true that he never fails.  His friends and the public are requested to call and judge for themselves.

1853 July 9.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3815, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Taken by A. B. Hutchings, No. 395 Broadway, have been acknowledged by all who have visited his gallery as unequalled in beauty of style and coloring; and as to the likeness, his sky lights are so arranged, and his instrument are so true that he never fails.  His friends and the public are requested to call and judge for themselves.

1853 October 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 1, 1853, Whole No. 7581, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes—A. B. Hutchings, No. 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street, has made arrangements to take pictures for fifty cents the largest of any taken in the world at that price.  He has always on hand, at moderate prices, a general assortment of fine cases, &c. Paintings, &c., copied with accuracy.

1853 October 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 5, 1853, Whole No. 7585, P. 8.

Daguerreotypes.—Strangers Visiting This city should not fail to call at Hutchings’ Gallery No. 395 Broadway, if they wish a picture taken in artistic style, handsomely colored, and more life-like than the finest miniature on ivory.  Wanted—A good operator, who has practiced in this city.

1853 October 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 26, 1853, Whole No. 7606, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes At No. 395 Broadway.—A. B. Hutchings continues to take the largest size in the world for 50 cents, which includes a handsome case.  Don’t mistake the place, 395 Broadway, next to Walker street.

1853 November 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 30, 1853, Whole No. 6309, P. 7.

50 Cents.—For This Amount You Can Get, At Hutchings’ Gallery, 395 Broadway, a fine and beautiful daguerreotype twice the size as any offered, colored, and neatly encased.  Don’t forget.  A. B. Hutchings, 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street.

1853 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1853, Whole No. 6311, P. 3.

Large Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—Hutchings, 395 Broadway, still takes them twice the size of any others for that price, which he colors neatly, and gives a handsome case, lined with velvet of the thousands who have been to him one and all acknowledge them to be the best in the world.  A perfect likeness warranted.  A. B. Hutchings, 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street.

1853 December 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 17, 1853, Whole No. 6326, P. 6.

Holiday Presents.—A fifty Cent Daguerreotype, handsomely colored, encased in velvet, is the best present to make to friends, and will be more acceptable than gifts of expensive fancy articles.  Such pictures are taken, and warranted to please, by A. B. Hutchings, 395 Broadway.

1853 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1853, Whole No. 6329, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes For 50 Cents—With Morocco case, lined with velvet, handsomely colored, being the largest size in the world for that price.  A general assortment of gold lockets, fancy cases, &c., at reasonable prices, at  Hitching’s gallery, 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street.

Advertisement ran on December 20 & 21, 1853.

1854 March 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 16, 1854, Whole No. 6413, P. 5.

Large Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—The price of everything has risen except Hutchings daguerreotypes.  He still takes them twice the size of any other for 50 cents, enclosd in fine embossed morocco cases, lined with velvet.  A. Bleeker Hutchings, 395 Broadway near Walker street.

Advertisement ran on March 16 & 17, 1854. 

1854 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1854, Whole No. 6455, P. 5.

Large 50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—At Hutching’s gallery, 395 Broadway. You can procure for 50 cents one of the largest and best daguerreotypes in the world for that price.  All acknowledge them to be equal, if not superior, to two and three dollar ones purchased elsewhere.

1854 May 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 23, 1854, Whole No. 6481, P. 4.

‘Tis a Fact Worth Knowing, that [the] largest and best fifty cent daguerreotypes in the world [are] taken by Hutchings, 395 Broadway.  Give him a [call] and you will be surprised at the beauty and quality he finishes for that price.  An operator wanted.

1854 May 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 27, 1854, Whole No. 6485, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—The Public have come to the conclusion that it is not the high price that makes a good likeness, as they can get as good as the best of Hutchings, 395 Broadway, two doors below Walker street, for fifty cents.  Give him a call.         

1854 June 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 9, 1854, Whole No. 6498, P. 5.

Large Size Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.—A. B. Hutchings, No. 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street, can furnish daguerreotypes handsomely colored, at the above price, which includes a fine embossed morocco case, lined with velvet; warranted to be equal to those taken elsewhere for double the price.

1854 August 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 22, 1854, Whole No. 6571, P. 4.

Large 50 cent Daguerreotypes.—If you wish a clear, beautiful picture, go to Hutchings, 395 Broadway, and procure one of his large size daguerreotypes for fifty cents, including a handsome case lined with velvet.  All acknowledge them to be unequalled in quality and price.

1854 August 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 27, 1854, Whole No. 6576, P. 5.

Large Size Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents.—A. B. Hutchings, 395 Broadway, furnishes daguerreotypes, handsomely colored, at the above price, including a fine embossed morocco case lined with velvet, warranted equal to those taken elsewhere for twice and three times the amount.  An operator wanted.

1854 September 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 16, 1854, Whole No. 6596, P. 5.

Large 50 Cent Daguerreotypes—Save your money, and instead of paying two and three dollars for your daguerreotype, go to Hutchings and procure one equal in every respect, for fifty cents.  Give him a trial, and you’ll not be disappointed Hutchings’ Gallery, 395 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on September 16 & 19, 1854.

1854 September 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 28, 1854, Whole No. 6608, P. 4.

Large Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—Large pictures in fine embossed Morocco Cases, lined with velvet, twice as large as taken elsewhere.  Can be had at Hutching’s gallery, 395 Broadway, for fifty cents.  They are acknowledged by all to be unequalled in quality and price.

1854 September 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 30, 1854, Whole No. 6610, P. 4.

Large Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—[  ?  ] do [all] who get pictures at Hutchings’ gallery [  ?  ] and recommend all their friends to do the same? [  ?  ] because they are convinced that they are equal, if [not] better, than they can get elsewhere for three times [the] amount.

1854 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1854, Whole No. 6627, P. 5.

Large 50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Save your money, and instead of paying two and three dollars for a daguerreotype, go to Hutchings, 398 Broadway, and procure one as good, if not better, for fifty cents, case included.

1854 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1854, Whole No. 6637, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.—The largest size taken for that price, at Hutchings’ gallery, 395 Broadway, second door below Walker street.  They can be taken as wellin cloudy as clear weather. Warranted to please.

1854 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1854, Whole No. 6650, P. 4.

Large size daguerreotypes for 50 cents are taken by Hutchings, 395 Broadway.  They [are] twice the size given by others, enclosed in fine embosses cases, furnished with preserver, &c., complete, and colored beautifully, without extra charges.

1854 November 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  November 21, 1854, Whole No. 6662, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes , 395 Broadway,–A. B. Hutchings, notwithstanding the high price of materials, will continue to take, until further notice, the large size for 50 cents, which includes the embossed case, lined with velvet, and furnished complete.

1854 November 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  November 28, 1854, Whole No. 6669, P. 5.

Large Size Daguerreotypes are taken by Hutchings, 395 Broadway, for fifty cents, which are equal, if not superior, to those taken elsewhere for two and three dollars.  No extra charge for case and coloring.

1854 December 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  December 14, 1854, Whole No. 6665, P. 5.

Large Size Daguerreotypes, for Fifty Cents.—Hutchings, 395 Broadway, continues during the holy days, to take the large size for fifty cents.  A fine assortment of fancy cases, suitable for presents, for sale low.

1854 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  December 25, 1854, Whole No. 6696, P. 4.

Large Size Daguerreotypes, for fifty cents, are taken by Hutchings’ old stand, 395 Broadway, , colored, and including case lined with velvet, equal, if not superior, to those taken elsewhere for two dollars. 

1854 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  December 30, 1854, Whole No. 6701, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes at 50 Cents.—The Largest size in the world taken for that price, at Hutchings’ gallery, 395 Broadway, which includes a handsome embossed case, lined with velvet.  Taken in all weather.

1855 February 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 14, 1855, Whole No. 6746, P. 7.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, To Let Or lease.—The two floors now occupied by Mr. Hutchings, 395 Broadway, as daguerrean rooms.  Best location on Broadway for that business.  Apply to A. M. & R. Davies, 397 Broadway.

1855 March 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 7, 1855, Whole No. 6767, P. 7.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, To Let Or lease.—The rooms now occupied as Hutching’s gallery; also second floor of 397 Broadway, 395 Broadway, as daguerrean rooms.  Best location on Broadway for that business.  suitable for any business, best location on the street; to good tenants rent low; will be put in complete order, Possession given immediately.  Apply to A. M. & R. Davies, 397 Broadway.

1855 March 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 13, 1855, Whole No. 6773, P. 5.

Hutching’s large size 50 cent Daguerrean gallery removed to 373 Broadway, between Franklin and White streets.  Having an additional skylight, he is prepared to attend with dispatch all who may favor him with a call.

1855 May.  The Photographic And Fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  May 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 5, P. 160.

A. B. Hutchings has removed his gallery to 373 Broadway, where he finds better accommodations, and is enabled to enlarge his field of operations, and will now be abundantly capable of meeting the demands upon him.

1855 June 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 9, 1855, Whole No. 6861, P. 5.

Large Size 50 Cent Daguerreotypes are taken at Hutchings gallery, 373 Broadway, enclosed in a handsome embossed case, equal to any taken elsewhere for $2.  Don’t mistake the number, 373.

1855 June 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 13, 1855, Whole No. 6865, P. 5.

Great Reduction in prices of Daguerreotypes, in plain and fancy cases, at Hutchings’ gallery.  [?] pictures taken there are acknowledged by all to be the cheapest and best in the city.  373 Broadway.

1855 June 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 16, 1855, Whole No. 6868, P. 5.

Large Size Daguerreotypes For 50 Cents.—Hutchings, 373 Broadway, (formerly of 395,) takes the cheapest and best pictures of any in the city.  Try him, and you’ll not be disappointed.

1855 June 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 28, 1855, Whole No. 6880, P. 5.but a good photographer need apply.

Wanted—At Hutchings’ Gallery, No. 373 Broadway, a photographic and daguerrean operator. 

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Flower Trow.

1852.  Not Listed.

1853.  Hutchings, A. Bleecker, daguerreotypes, 396 Broadway—h-84 Rivington.

1854.  Hutchings, A. Bleecker, daguerreotypes, 395 Broadway—h-84 Rivington.

1855.  Hutchings, Anthony B., daguerreotypes, 373 Broadway—h-84 Rivington.

1856.  Not Listed.

Hunt, Professor

1855                165 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1855 September 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 2, 1855, Whole No. 6945, P. 5.

Photograph’s—Plain or Colored, by Huylar, 165 Eighth avenue, having fitted up this gallery in connection with our daguerreotype business, we would be happy to have our friends give us a call.  E. Huylar, first operator; Professors Leine and Hunt assistants.

Hufnagel, Bernard

1856-1861       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858 October 7.  Evening Star.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 1,782, P. 2.

Patents for the week ending October 5, 1858.  Bernhard Hufnagel, of New York, New York,—For improvement in photographic baths.  No. 29,679.

1859 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1859, Whole No. 8309, P. 3.

For Sale—One Large Photographic Apparatus, 6½ inches diameter of lens, made by Charles Chevalier, of Paris.  Will be sold cheap.  Can be seen at B. Hufnagel’s photographic gallery, 413 Broadway, third floor.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1859.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow.

1855.  Architect & Surveyor, 333 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1856.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1857.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1858.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1859.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1860.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1861.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-Mt. Vernon.

1862.  Butcher, 27 G’wich.

1863.  Not Listed.

Hosford, Solomon

1854-1855       Park Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.[1]                   

1855                20 Chambers Street, New York, New York.

1855 November 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1855, Whole No. 7005, P. 7.

A Rare Chance.—One Of The Largest And best daguerreotype and photograph galleries in the city is now offered for sale; or a partner taken.  Situated in the most business part of Broadway; splendidly furnished throughout, inquire at 20 Chambers street, between 10 and 12.  S. Hosford.

New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Doggett (1846-1850) Doggett & Rode (1851) and John Fowler Trow (1852 -1856.)

1846.  Not Listed.

1847.  lawyer—30 Beekman—h-Brooklyn.

1848.  lawyer—1 Nassau—h-Brooklyn.

1849.  lawyer—1 Nassau—h-Brooklyn.

1850.  lawyer—1 Nassau—h-Brooklyn.

1851.  Not Listed.

1852.  lawyer—75 Nassau-h-Sullivan

1853.  Not Listed. 

1854.  Not Listed.

1855.  Hosford, Solomon Lawyer, 20 Chambers, h. 72 Willoughby, Brooklyn.

1856.  Not Listed.


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Horsley, Peter N.

1847                112 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848                102 & 112 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849                106 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847 October 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 7, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 275, Whole No. 4872, P. 3.

A Chinaman in Trouble.—Officer Bloom and Norris, two of the chief’s aids, arrested yesterday a Chinaman calling himself Keng Chin, on a charge of stealing a daguerreotype apparatus valued at $35, the property of Peter N. Horsley, residing at No. 112 Broadway.  Keng Chin speaks little English, and says that he gave some money on the above article.  However, the property claimed by Mr. Horsley was found in the trunk of the accused.  Justice Drinker detained Mr. Chin for a further hearing.

1847 October 9.  New York Spectator.  (New York, New York.)  October 9, 1847, Vol. L, P. 1.

Arrest Of A Chinaman—Lin King Chem was arrested, charged with sealing a quantity of daguerreotype apparatus belonging to Peter N. Horsley.

Crimes And Casualties.  Stealing Daguerreotype Specimens.—Last evening, as Mr. Horsley was passing through William street, near Spruce street, he noticed a lad offering for sale some daguerreotype specimens, which he recognized as those of Mr. Lawrence, of 152 Bowery; whereupon, after questioning him a little, Mr. H. returned to see Mr. L. who had not missed the specimens, but went back with Mr. H. to see them.  In the meanwhile, the boy had stopped.  However in the course of the evening he was arrested in some rear buildings in William st. and taken to the 2d ward station house for safe keeping.  Should any person have bought any articles of the kind lately, they ought to report to the Police for two reasons, one to save themselves from trouble, and the other to convict the thief.

1848 August 18.  Commercial Advertiser.  (New York, New York.)  August 18, 1848, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Police— Last evening, as Mr. Horsley was passing through William street, near Spruce, he noticed a lad offering for sale some daguerreotype specimens, which he recognized as those of Mr. Lawrence, of the Bowery; after questioning the boy a little, Mr. H. returned to see Mr. L. who had not missed the specimens, but went back with Mr. H. to see them.  In the meanwhile, the boy had disappeared.  In the course of the evening he was arrested in some rear buildings in William street, and taken to the 2d ward station house.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Doggett. (1846-1850)

Published by Doggett & Rode. (1851)

1846.  Not Listed.

1847.  daguerreotypes—112 Broadway.

1848.  daguerreotypes—102 & 112 Broadway.

1849.  daguerreotypes—106 Broadway—h-21 Frankfort.

1850.  late daguerreotypes—h-7 Vanderwater.

1851.  carpenter—28 Cherry—h-7 Vanderwater.

Hooper, Abraham D.

1852                104 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1853-1854       109 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857-1858       229 Bleecker Street, New York, New York.

1859-1861       228½ Bleecker Street, New York, New York.

1862 1865       226 Bleecker Street, New York, New York.

1867-1869       225 Bleecker Street, New York, New York.

1870-1871       229 Bleecker Street, New York, New York.

1854 March 4.  American Artisan.  (New York, New York.)  March 4, 1854, Vol. Vii, No. 25, Whole No. 337, P. 8.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes.

Aug. Morand……….65 Chatham st.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypist—Bleecker street.

A. G. Demarest…….326 Bleecker, corner of Amos.

P. Welling………….Corner of Bleeker and Carmine.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes—Bowery and Third ave.

A. Eddy……………..107 Bowery.

H. V. Harris…………132 Bowery.

Business Directory—Daguerreotypes—Eighth ave.

J. B. Gardner………..183 Eighth avenue.

A. D. Hopper………..109 Eighth avenue.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1851.  not listed.

1852.  daguerreotypist—104 Eighth Ave.

1853.  daguerreotypist—109 Eighth Ave.

1854.  daguerreotypist—104 Eighth Ave.

1855.  not listed.

1856.  daguerreotypes—h-43 Barrow.

1857.  daguerreotypes—229 Bleecker—h-43 Barrow.

1858.  daguerreotypes—h-229 Bleecker.

1859.  daguerreotypes—228½ Bleecker.

1860.  daguerreian—228½ Bleecker—h-27 Morton.

1861.  photographs—228½ Bleecker—h-27 Morton.

1862.  artist—226 Bleecker.

1863.  photographs—226 Bleecker.

1864.  photographs—226 Bleecker—h-27 Morton.

1865.  photographs—226 Bleecker.

1866.  no occupation listed—h-223 Bleecker.

1867.  photographer—225 Bleecker—h-223 Bleecker.

1868.  photographer—225 Bleecker.

1869.  photos—225 Bleecker—h-223 Bleecker.

1870.  photographer—229 Bleecker.

1871.  photographer—229 Bleecker.

1872.  not listed.

1873.  A. D. wid. Abraham.—h-27 Cornelia.

Hope, George W.

1857-1858       76 & 80 Bowery, New York, New York.

1859                76 Bowery, New York, New York.

1857 April 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1857, Whole No. 7534, P. 7.

Gems of Art.—Barcalon [sic.] & Hope’s Photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, taken at 76 and 80 Bowery, are admired and sought for.  Call and see specimens.  Taken daily rain or shine.

1858 January 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 29, 1857, Whole No. 7819, P. 3.

For Sale—To Artists—One Half The Interest in Barcelon & Hope’s two galleries, No. 76 and 80 Bowery, New York.  These galleries are well known, and are unsurpassed in all that appertains to first class rooms.  One [of] the partners, about retiring from the firm, will sell his half at a fair rate, which offers a good opportunity for a photographic, ambrotype, and daguerreotype artist to secure a first class business place.  For particulars apply personally of=r by letter, to G. W. Hope, 80 Bowery, New York.

Advertisement ran on January 29 & 30, 1858.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1856—Not Listed.

1857—daguerrean—76 & 80 Bowery—h-102 Orchard.

1858—daguerrian—76 & 80 Bowery—h-61 East Broadway.

1859—ambrotypes—76 Bowery—h-N. J.

1860—Not Listed.

Holmes, William

1852-1853       380 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1854                357 & 360 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1855-1857       357 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

1859-1873       387 Bowery, New York, New York.

1874-1886       824 Third Avenue, New York, New York.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Holmes, 8th Avenue — Improvement I should think had been quite forgotten in this gallery. It is not too late, however to retrieve.

New York City Directories (New York, New York.) Publisher John Fowler Trow.[1]

1851—Not Listed.

1852—daguerreotypist—380 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1853—daguerreotypist—380 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1854—daguerreotypist—357 & 360 Eighth Ave—H-360 Eighth.

1855—daguerrian— H-357 Eighth Ave.

1856—daguerreotypes—357 Eighth Ave.

1857—daguerrean—H-357 Eighth Ave.

1858—Not Listed.

1859—daguerreotypes—387 Bowery.

1860—daguerreotypes—387 Bowery.

1861—ambrotypes—387 Bowery.

1862—photographer—387 Bowery.

1863—photographer—387 Bowery.

1864—photographer—387 Bowery.

1865—photographer—387 Bowery.

1866—Not Listed.

1867—photographs—387 Bowery.

1868—photographs—387 Bowery.

1869—photographs—H-387 Bowery.

1870—photographs—387 Bowery.

1871—photographs—387 Bowery.

1872—photographs—387 Bowery.

1873—photographs—387 Bowery—H-351 E. 78th.

1874—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1875—photographer—H-351 E. 78th.

1876—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1877—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1878—photographer—H-351 E. 78th.

1879—Not Listed.

1880—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-276 E. 78th.

1881—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1882—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1883—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1884—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1885—photographs—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1886—photographer—824 Third Ave.—H-351 E. 78th.

1887—Not Listed.


[1] All directories are double dated. i.e. 1851/1852, only the first date is used because that is when the information was collected.

Hill, Walter S.

1859                9 Platt Street, New York, New York.[1]

1859                274 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1860                522 Broadway, New York, New York.[2]

1859 November 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 23, 1859, Whole No. 8479, P. 3.

To Photographic Artists, Amateurs, &c.—For sale, very low, several first class instruments, from quarter to double whole sizes.  Apply to or address W. S. Hill & Co., 274 Canal street, N. Y.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1858.  Not Listed

1859.  dag. materials, 274 Canal—h-73 Hicks.

1860.  photo materials, 522 Broadway—h-115 W. 33d.

1861.  Not Listed.


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] New York City Directory, 1860/1861.