I am trying to date some old family photos that were taken in Brookfield, Mo. Linn County. Some of the cardboard frames have:

"GARDNER" Brookfield, Mo.

"The GRESS Studio" Brookfield, Mo.

"The ELECTRIC" South Side, Brookfield, Mo.

If anyone can tell me about when these studios were in business in Brookfield please e-mail at:

kayn@webtv.net

THANKS !!
KAY

My grandfather's older brother had a studio in Brookfield, MO. Frank E. Gress, Jr was born 1884, so he would have been in business early 1900s. Photo of 1913 fair in Brookfield that appears on Linn Co. page has "Gress Photo" written in lower left hand corner. My grandfather worked with him from 1914 to 1926. Would like info on photos that you have. Thanks.

Dan,Thanks for the reply. I have one photo of a lady that I can't identify. This pic came from a STUART relative. It could be a STUART person. The photo is a 5x7 and on the cardboard frame it says "The Gress Studio" Brookfield, Mo.
Thanks for letting me know when this sudio was in operation.
KAY

I have many photos from the Gress Studio. My problem is there is no writing on them to identify who they are. Do you have any records from the studio that could be of help?

Linda

Sorry, but I do not have any information of that nature. I think that most of the files as well as old negatives were tossed out quite some time ago. Are the photos that you have of family members from some time ago?

Yes, the photos have the Gress Studio stamp with the date. Most are from the 30's.