Calhoun Print Company

The Calhoun Print Company, based in Hartford, Connecticut, was a prominent printing firm known for its high-quality woodcut and lithographic prints in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specializing in large, color-printed posters and broadsides, the company gained recognition for its ability to produce visually striking and graphically appealing advertisements, maps, and artistic prints. The Calhoun Print Company was particularly noted for its use of the woodcut process in creating large pictorial posters, an uncommon technique at the time, which set their work apart in the print industry.

Their work often featured intricate designs and vibrant colors, showcasing the artistic capabilities of the time while serving as effective marketing tools for various businesses, including real estate developers and local industries. The company’s prints have since become highly regarded for their craftsmanship and historical significance, reflecting the visual and cultural trends of the era in which they were produced.