William T. Gregg

American lens and camera equipment maker, est. 1843
Location
Dates of Production
1843 - ca. 1916

American lens and camera equipment maker, est. 1843. Founded by Irish optician William T. Gregg. His son took over the business upon his death.

25 John Street, New York - 1888
128 Front Street, New York (factory) - 1888; 1895
122 Fulton Street, New York - 1895
104 Fulton Street, New York - 1900-1903
1145 Broadway, New York - 1903
227 Pearl Street, New York - 1903-1906

References

The International Annual of Anthony's Photographic Bulletin, Vol. I, 1888, W. J. Harrison and A. H. Elliot, eds., E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. (New York, NY), July 1888, ads p. 31 https://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/catalogs/1888anthonysannuallp950.htm
American Annual of Photography and Photographic Times Almanac for 1890, The Scovill & Adams Co. (New York, NY), 1889, ads p. 31 https://www.piercevaubel.com/cam/catalogs/1890scovillalmanaclp247.htm
New York Public Library Photographers' Identities Catalog, https://pic.nypl.org/constituents/283843 Accessed May 29, 2025.
Smart, Charles E. The Makers of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700. Regal Art Press. Troy, New York, 1962. Pp. 58-59. https://www.compleatsurveyor.com/resources/eReference-Library/Surveying…