William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Richard M. Hoe

The Rotary Press

— 1846 —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2023

1. Richard M. Hoe Marker

Inscription. The era of mass newspaper circulation was inaugurated in Philadelphia in 1846. The rotary printing press, invented by Ricahrd M. Hoe, was first installed in the Philadelphia Public Ledger, then located at Third and Chester. Hoe's invention immediately quadrupled the printing rate of the flatbed press used by early American printers.

Erected 1971 by Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalistic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 39° 56.952′ N, 75° 9.059′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Signers Walk (here, next to this marker); Independence Hall Office (a few steps from this marker); Gay Rights Demonstrations (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of Old Glory

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(within shouting distance of this marker); In This Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2023

2. Richard M. Hoe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.