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-9772 Display of " Litho stones" ca. 1890- 1940. Used by the prestigious Toronto lithographer Rolph-Clark & Stone. the limestone was imported from Germany.
IMG-9772 Display of " Litho stones" ca. 1890- 1940. Used by the prestigious Toronto lithographer Rolph-Clark & Stone. the limestone was imported from Germany.
IMG-9766 Cincinnati Type Foundry newspaper " country press" built ca. 1860 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A common drum cylinder used throughout North America.
IMG-9766 Cincinnati Type Foundry newspaper " country press" built ca. 1860 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A common drum cylinder used throughout North America.
IMG-9777 " Model" no 3 platen press, made in Cincinnati and a popular "jobber" press that was foot powered. Age: ca, 1885.
IMG-9777 " Model" no 3 platen press, made in Cincinnati and a popular "jobber" press that was foot powered. Age: ca, 1885.
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IMG-9779 Dutch hand-painted images showing the complete cycle of book production: from paper-making to bookbinding and selling.
IMG-9779 Dutch hand-painted images showing the complete cycle of book production: from paper-making to bookbinding and selling.
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