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Byron Company

New York City photography studio founded in 18921

The Byron Company is a New York City photography studio in Manhattan that was founded in 1892. It is "one of New York's pre-eminent commercial photography studios" that "documented the essence of New York City life". Percy Byron, the son of the founder, was "the premier maritime photography of his generation".2 It was founded by Joseph Byron.1 It is headquartered in Gaithersburg, United States.1 It ceased to exist in 1942.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1892Founded1
  • HeadquartersGaithersburg, United States1
  • Websitewww.byronphoto.com
  • Legal formINCORPORATED3
  • LEI21380078BT5SI7YM3L563
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered address9801 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD,SUITE 200, 20878 Gaithersburg, United States3
  • Registered withTemporary Code, 04-29381943

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Byron photographic staff 1905
Photo: The Byron Co (Life time: 1905), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Byron Company is a New York City photography studio in Manhattan that was founded in 1892. It is "one of New York's pre-eminent commercial photography studios" that "documented the essence of New York City life". Percy Byron, the son of the founder, was "the premier maritime photography of his generation".2

The story

Founded by Joseph Byron in 1892.1

Joseph Byron was born in London in 1847 to a commercial photographer, and he opened the Byron Company in Manhattan in 1892. He took on as his partner his son, Percy Claude Byron. Since 1917 Percy specialized in maritime photography and lived on Staten Island. Byron died in 1923, and Percy died in 1959. In 1942 Percy closed the family studio because of World War II. He then went to work for the Essex Art Engraving Company of Newark, New Jersey until he retired in December 1958 because of his ill health.

From Wikipedia’s article on Byron Company, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

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Timeline

  1. 1942Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1892Founded Founded1

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