19th Century Photographers of Sunbury, Pa.

J.B. Bergstresser   Sunbury, Pa.
L.M. Berry    Sunbury, Pa.
Samuel Byerly  Sunbury, Pa.
J.B. Erskine    Simpson Building, Market Square, Opposite the Bank, Sunbury, Pa.
Forsyth    18 N. Fourth St., Sunbury, Pa.
Ginter's Art Studio   Over 115 & 117 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
David Ginter    117 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
P.M. Goettel    334 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
Burton L. Hall   10 Third St. Opposite Clement House, Sunbury, Pa.
M. Ross Hemperly   10 South Third St., Opposite Clement House, Sunbury, Pa.
S. Klugherz    Opposite Clement House, Sunbury, Pa.
F.B. Luce    429 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
T.K. Nesbit    324 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
Rippel Bros.     Market St., Sunbury, Pa. and  Broadway, Milton, Pa.
Conrad Rippel    324 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.and 356 Broadway, Milton, Pa.
Wm. H. Rishel    324 Market St. Sunbury, Pa.
Eclipse Studio    324 Market St., Sunbury, Pa.
Roshon Studio, P.M. Goettel, Mgr 334 Market St. Sunbury, Pa.
 

 Other Northumberland County Area Photographers
Jonathan S. Aunspach  Market St., Pillow, Pa.
J.K. Baum    Middletown, Pa.
H. Betts    Mount Carmel, Pa.
J.R. Conrad     Shamokin, Pa.
H. Hagenbuch   Watsontown, Pa.
Horton    West Milton, Pa.
T.H. Lippiatt     Independence St., Shamokin, Pa.
E.Z. Raker    Northumberland, Pa.
John Rippel    Broadway, Milton, Pa.
Reid     (Herndon ?, Pa.)
C.S. Roshon    142 North Eighth St., Lebanon, Pa.
M. Thomas    Shamokin, Pa

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J. R Conrad., Photographer, Second Floor, One-half Square east of Market Street [Shamokin, Pa.] - This art gallery was established in 1889, and occupies the second floor of the large building, one half square east of Market St.  The reception room is spacious and handsomely furnished with upholstered furniture, large mirrors, works of art, etc. , and the operative room and laboratory are each fitted with the necessary utensils, appurtenances and chemicals.  This science, for it is an artistic science, is only acquired after hard and careful study and attention.  Mr. Conrad has for 18 years made a study of the profession and is considered by those who know and has the reputation of being an expert.  All kinds of pictures, tintypes, cabinets, pastels, promenade, panel, card, etc., are here made and enlarged in Indian ink, crayon or water colors at moderate prices.  The proprietor is a native of this place, born in 1852, learned the art here and after an establishment in Danville, Indiana, came here and started, and is doing a deservedly thriving business.  The particular pains taken has gained him a large business as well as the respect of the community.
-Annual Business Review of Northumberland County, Penna. Publishing Co. , Philadelphia, Pa. [year?]

T.H. Lippiatt, Photographer and dealer in Oil Paintings, Chromos and Pictures, Independence St. [Shamokin, Pa.] - In 1880 the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, established here the picture frame business, and late in 1884, added to it the Photograph Gallery.  The building occupied is two stories high, 26x34 feet in dimensions, the first floor used as a salesroom and here is contained a large stock of oil paintings, chromes, pastels, easels, curtain poles, brackets, steel engravings and pictures of all kinds, picture frames, etc., the latter being made to order if so desired.  The 2nd floor is the reception room, gallery and laboratory and here is where you can get and excellent likeness of yourself, this department being in charge of a first-class and skillful photographer.  Photographs are also enlarged to any size in oil or crayon.  The proprietor is a native of England, born in 1853 and learned the trade of frame making in Shamokin and is highly respected here.
-Annual Business Review of Northumberland County, Penna. Publishing Co. , Philadelphia, Pa. [year?]

S. Byerly, Groceries, Confectionery, Toys, Glassware, etc., Masonic Block, Third Street [Sunbury] - This enterprise dates its inception from 1872, when it was started by the present proprietor in a salesroom 20x45 feet in dimensions, containing a large stock of confectionery, toys, glass ware, queens ware, wood and willow ware, fancy and staple groceries, teas, coffees, fish, meats, bottled and canned goods, fine family flour, salt, etc.  A wagon is used for delivery purposes and one assistant employed.  The proprietor was born in Lehigh County, in 1838, enlisted in Co. E. 131st Pa. Vols., in 1862, and served nine months, then followed the avocation of photographer, finally locating here where he is highly respected.
-Annual Business Review of Northumberland County, Penna. Publishing Co. , Philadelphia, Pa. [year?]

W.H. Rishel, Photographer, 324 Market Street. - This prominent gallery was opened to the public in 1884, by the present proprietor, who brought with him an extended experience in the photographic art, and by his careful attention to business and the superiority of his work, he has won for himself a flattering patronage.  He occupies a handsome waiting room and operating room and adjoining, each of which are capacious.  All the latest improvements in photography are made use of, and all kinds of photographic work, including landscape and other out-door scenes are executed.  The specialty is in fine cabinet pictures, and those visiting the gallery may be assured of the promptest and kindest attention.   A full line of photographer's supplies of all kinds is kept constantly on hand and offered to amateurs and others at New York Prices.  A line of picture frames and fancy articles generally, is kept in stock at all times.  He is a native of Danville.
-Annual Business Review of Northumberland County, Penna. Publishing Co. , Philadelphia, Pa. [year?]

John Rippel, Photographer, Broadway [Milton, Pa.]. - A thorough knowledge of the art has given this gentleman a large share of the best patronage in the city.  The gallery was established by his brother, C. Rippel, in 1878 and in 1879 he was taken in as a partner, and for the past three years was been the sole proprietor.  He occupies a handsome waiting parlor 23x24 feet in size and an operating room adjoining 41x24 feet, the latter being fitted up with superior skylights and all the best and latest improved appliances necessary to the production of first class work. He executes all kinds of work, including both indoor and outdoor scenes, but makes a specialty of fine cabinet pictures.  His productions are characterized by his cared and gratefulness of pose, fidelity to nature, and beauty of finish.  His is also an expert artist in crayon, pastile, oil and water colors and deals in artists' materials.  His business career covers a period of 22 years, and his work has always proved a success and given satisfaction.  He was born in Germany, 1849, but has been in this country since infancy.
-Annual Business Review of Northumberland County, Penna. Publishing Co. , Philadelphia, Pa. [year?]

 CONRAD RIPPEL, RETIRED MERCHANT DIES
 Founder of Rippel Studios Who in Early Live Devoted
 His Talents To Professional Photography Passes Today
 Conrad Rippel, retired Sunbury merchant and Photographer, died at noon today [May 13, 1936] at his home, 356 Market street, after a long illness. For several years he had been in ill health and for the past five weeks his condition was serious. He was 82 years of age in November [1935].   A resident of this city [Sunbury] for 52 years he was active in business for more than half a century, working at the Rippel Art Shop until a year ago.  He was a native of Hazelton, going thence to Milton where he went into business whti his brother John.  He then came to Sunbury and opened a photographic studio.  He married Mill Catherine Dillman, of Milton, and their reunion [sic] of 54 years was broken by her death in February, 1934.   He is survived by three sons, Guy L. and Joseph Rippel of this city and C. Willard Rippel, of Albuquerque, N.M.; by four grandchildren; and three sisters, Misses Louise, Martha and Elizabeth Rippel, of Hazelton.  Mrs. Hattie Dillman, widow of John Dillman of this city, was a sister-in-law.  Mr. Rippel's interests centered in his work and in his religious life at St. John's M.E. church. He and Mrs. Rippel were constant companions both in the home, the store,and in their church activities, and her demise was a severe shock to him.  Mr. Rippel brought to his work a high artistic sense, and painstaking workmanship.  In the course of his long life he photographed many thousands of persons including men and women active in the life of the community.  Many old treasured photographs in this city bear his signature.  In his middle life his professional work was taken over by hsi son Guy, who is now in charge of the studio.  For years the father devoted himself to the framing department of the enterprise.   In his early professional career he purchased the present Rippel building from the Weier sisters and ____ established the studio which was expanded into the art shop.  He was genial in his personality, conservative in business and above reproach in character, holding thruout his long career the repect of his fellow citizens.
 Funeral services will be announced later, pending word from his son Willard in New Mexico.
-Sunbury Daily Item [?], Sunbury, Pa., May 13, 1936