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Platen Press Museum, Zion, IL
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Platen Press Museum

A collection of antique printing presses and related equipment in Zion, Illinois.

3051 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL 60099 · Zion, IL

About Platen Press Museum

The museum houses the collection of Paul Aken, showing historic printing gear such as platen presses, linecasting machines, metal and wood type, and bookbinding tools. Because it is not staffed on a fixed daily schedule, visitors should phone ahead before coming.

  • #printing history
  • #platen presses
  • #letterpress
  • #type collection
  • #Zion

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