Ruchard M. Hoe The Rotary Press - Philadelphia, PA
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N 39° 56.951 W 075° 09.057
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A historical marker located in downtown Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WMTRVG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
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The plaque says, "The era of mass newspaper circulation was inaugurated in Philadelphia in 1846. The rotary printing press, invented by Richard M. Hoe, was first installed in the Philadelphia public ledger, then located at third and chestnut. Hoe's invention immediately quadrupled the printing rate of the flatbed press used by early American printers."
Group that erected the marker: Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalistic Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
150 S Independence Mall W Philadelphia, PA 19106
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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