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Howard Iron Works Where Printing History Comes Alive

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Over 200 machines and thousands of artifacts on display representing the era between 1830 to mid 20th century.
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The Restoration

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We can think of no other industrial sector where one must have the skills of a machinist, the common sense of a millwright and the creativity of an artist.
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Welcome to our Museum. After many years directly involved in the printing industry, Liana and Nick Howard set about to build a printing history museum focusing on machinery from the 1830s to the 1950s. This period was an exciting time for worldwide technology and improvements to the printing press. Unlike any other, printing has spurred man to do great things. Howard Iron Works is supported by world-class talent to restore and present equipment just as it would have been when leaving the original factories. Read more »


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The printing press itself is inanimate until someone locks up a chase full of type. Then, words and illustrations come alive. Newspapers grew from the printing press. Titans of the press had the power to topple presidents and prime ministers, spread truth as well as lies and bring news from the far reaches of the world. Before blogs or the Internet, there were editorials. Read more »

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Behind each machine, there is a skilled group of individuals restoring them. We can think of no other industrial sector where one must have the skills of a machinist, the common sense of a millwright and the creativity of an artist. Each machine we undertake to restore starts with research. After which, the item is completely stripped and rebuilt. Read more »


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BUGRA 1914 Leipzig

It was the first of its kind - a world's fair showcasing all aspects of books and bookmaking.

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