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The Raised Platen of a Washington Printing Press

The Raised Platen of a Washington Printing Press

This is a printing press, with a cast iron frame. This appears to be a Washington style printing press. There are a pair of rockers sitting on the typesetting. Economy was the third settlement started by the Harmonist Society, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Properties. The site is located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. For more information about the Harmonist Society’s settlement at “Oekonomie,” visit the Old Economy Village website.
Galleries: Old Economy Village
Keywords: ambridge, harmonist society, harmonists, old economy village, pennsylvania, print shop, printing press, washington printing press
Photo Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/04/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0333333
F Number: 7.1
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 40°35'49.49"N 80°13'22.20"W
Picture Number: 20188