Howard Iron Works Printing Museum & Restoration

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, The Probus Club of Oakville had the honor of visiting the Howard Iron Works Museum & Restoration. It was a fascinating tour conducted by owner Nick Howard about the history of the printing press between 1830 to the 1950s..

Over 100 presses were on display in immaculate condition and the tools that made them work. It is difficult to put into words how interesting it was to see Printing Presses from around the world and to learn in a very clear presentation about their evolution in Canada.

This is a world-class Museum right at our doorstep

 

IMG-9763 J.P. Lejeune Press, built in 1840 Brussels, Belgium. A similar press to the Albion.
IMG-9763 J.P. Lejeune Press, built in 1840 Brussels, Belgium. A similar press to the Albion.
IMG-9764 Issac Adams Acorn Press, built-in 1832 in Boston, USA.
IMG-9764 Issac Adams Acorn Press, built-in 1832 in Boston, USA.
IMG-9765 Berthier & Paris, built in ca. 1840- 1850, is A replica of the Lord Stanhope Press invented in England in 1799.
IMG-9765 Berthier & Paris, built in ca. 1840- 1850, is A replica of the Lord Stanhope Press invented in England in 1799.
IMG-9770 Typofix, a German-type caster, is Used to replace damaged lead type using the existing style. Age: ca. 1930
IMG-9770 Typofix, a German-type caster, is Used to replace damaged lead type using the existing style. Age: ca. 1930
IMG-9771
IMG-9771
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