In 1882, James Lowman and Clarence Hanford joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Company. After losing their original building in the Great Fire of 1889, the partners reopened the business at 616 First Avenue. There, they expanded into publishing, bookbinding and book selling, and even sold photographic equipment and other supplies to people leaving for the gold fields. In 1902-3, the firm built a large new building next door, on the corner of First Avenue and Cherry Street.
This photo shows two workers at linotype machines.
Handwritten on mount: Linotypes Photographer's Reference Number: 43519 Handwritten on verso: Lowman & Hanford
ID Number: 1970.5046.15
Date: Circa 1908
Physical Description: 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard : b&w ; 12 x 15 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv75258
Credit: MOHAI, Lowman & Hanford Company Records, 1970.5046.15
