1935 Union Printers Home & Hospital Colorado Springs Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This classic linen-era view shows the impressive stone archway entrance to the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The arch, inscribed with the motto "Erected and Maintained by the International Typographical Union," frames the massive main building in the background. Established in 1892, this facility was a pioneering sanctuary and hospital for members of the printing trade, funded by the union's membership to provide care for those suffering from occupational illnesses like tuberculosis. The date 1891 visible on the stone pillar commemorates the start of construction for this historic landmark of labor history.

Details

Era: Linen (1935)
City: Colorado Springs
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Union Printers Home, International Typographical Union, Labor History, Medical Landmarks, Colorado Springs Architecture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

Published by the Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver, this card is part of the "C.T. Art-Colortone" series, which utilized high-speed offset lithography on textured, high-rag-content paper to achieve vibrant color saturation. The Union Printers Home was a significant achievement for organized labor, representing one of the first times a union provided comprehensive medical and retirement care for its members.

This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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