Providence Journal: Flexographic plate of final issue printed in the Providence facility, March 10, 2025

File — Drawer: FF-7: 2, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains printed ephemera and manuscripts relating primarily to the printing trade. The materials described here constitute only a portion of the printing ephemera in the collection. The organization and description of the materials are ongoing, and researchers are advised to consult Special Collections staff.

Dates

March 10, 2025

Creator

Providence Journal Company (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Additional Description

General

Includes flexographic plate used for the front page of the final issue printed at the Providence facility as well as copies of the newspaper printed from the plates. The Providence Journal printing facility at 204 Kinsley Avenue closed in 2025. Up to that point the facility was one of the few newspapers using the flexographic printing technology.