Giroux Studio

The Giroux Studio was established in Petaluma by Eugene G. F. Giroux in February 1924. On February 16, 1924, the Petaluma Daily Morning Courier reported that he arrived from Los Angeles and purchased the studio owned by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Salb, transforming it into “a new and up-to-date city studio” that would specialize in high grade portraiture. The space was located in downtown Petaluma at 170 Main Street in the Wickersham Building. Giroux immediately began advertising in the Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, and continued to do so almost daily until January 8, 1925. During his short stay in Petaluma, Giroux photographed local girls for the “Miss Petaluma Contest” and the students and staff of the 1924 graduating class of Petaluma High School. Beginning in December 1924, Giroux began advertising “Kodak Finishing” and his ability to copy and enlarge his clients’ photographs. Giroux sold the studio to George and Shirley Decker in January 1925 and moved to Stockton, California.

Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, November 18, 1924, p. 6

Active in Petaluma: February 1924 - January 1925

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, February 18, 1924, p. 6; April 19, 1924, p. 7; April 21, 1924, p. 3; April 30, 1924, p. 3; May, 12, 1924, p. 4; May 17, 1924, p.1; August 19, 1924, p. 5; August 20, 1924, p. 6; March 14, 1925, p. 2. Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, Feb. 16, 1924, p.3; Feb. 16, 1924, p.8; November 18, 1924, p. 6; December 20, 1924, p. 10; January 10, 1925, p. 8; January 23, 1925, p. 1; January 28, 1925, p.1.

Unfortunately, the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum does not own any portraits taken at the Giroux Studio.