Irving Underhill was one of the most notable commercial photographers in New York City during the first half of the 20th century.
15 Facts About Irving Underhill
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Irving Underhill produced work that was featured in postcards and numerous publications while he was still alive, and that continues to be exhibited and receive recognition long after his death.
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Beyond work, Underhill was a long-time member of the Rotary Club of New York, and President of the Underhill Society of America.
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Irving Underhill was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on November 11,1872.
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Irving Underhill was the son of William James Underhill, a produce commission merchant, who married Louise Prince of Flushing, New York.
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Irving Underhill opened his photography business in 1896, and provided artistic portraits, city views and panoramas, group photographs, marine, legal, and machinery photography.
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Irving Underhill was a photographer in New York City and served in the New Jersey National Guard.
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Irving Underhill was a member of the Rotary Club of New York among several other organizations.
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Irving Underhill was present at the funeral of Pirie MacDonald, another professional photographer and Rotarian in 1942.
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Irving Underhill took a particular interest in capturing the cityscape, landmarks, tall buildings, and nautical scenes.
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Irving Underhill was enlisted in the Prohibition with photographs from a Federal Prohibition Laboratory that accompanied a 1926 New York Times article, showing shelves and shelves of liquor.
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When Society President Francis Jay Underhill was travelling through Europe in 1928, Irving Underhill was the recipient of numerous postcards.
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Irving Underhill applied his photographic talents to Underhill subjects as well, such as in 1931 when he took a photograph of the Myron Charles Taylor residence in Locust Valley.
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Once again, Irving Underhill reached out to Myron Charles Taylor to become an officer of the Underhill Society, and speculating about the need for protection of the Underhill Westchester Burying Ground.
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Irving Underhill served as Treasurer and President of the Westchester Burying Ground.