Tag Archives: Springfield Illinois

J. H. Taylor

1854                Address Unknown, Springfield, Illinois.

1855                13 West Side of Public Square, Springfield, Illinois[1]

J. H. Taylor was recorded in the Illinois And Missouri State Directory (St. Louis, Missouri.) for 1854-1855.

Probably John H. Taylor listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1855.  J. H. Taylor is also listed in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers.


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry & A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers.

E. T. Cabanis

1848                Rooms over Barns & Beidler’s Store, Springfield, Illinois.

E. T. Cabanis was recorded in the January 6, 1848 Illinois Journal (Springfield, Illinois.) Daguerreotype Miniatures.  E. T. Cabanis wishes to inform the public that he has fitted up very comfortable rooms and is (Sundays excepted) taking likenesses in a manner that cannot fail to please all persons of taste.  As he wishes to remain in Springfield, not intending to travel, he begs all lovers of the art, and all who would have elegant likenesses of themselves or friends, to give him at least a passing notice.

N. B. Rooms over Barns & Beidler’s store, opposite the south entrance of the State House.

E. T. Cabanis is not recorded in other photographic directories.