William W. West
( 1836 – 1898 )
Photographer and Tailor
Tailor William W. West took up photography in about 1861 to supplement his income. After serving in the 9th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers he became a traveling artist in the Phoenixville area. During the 1870s he was an itinerant stopping in Chester Springs, West Pikeland Township; Birchrunville, W. Vincent Township and elsewhere. In 1872 he settled into a studio on Main Street in Spring City. Later he moved to 133 N. Main Street where he remained for the rest of his career.
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