Old-time Presses In A Modern World

Overall, Chauncy is quite pleased with his work.

"There's so many great stories, and visitors are seeing history come to life for them," Chauncy says. "It's real important to keep the past alive."

Williamsburg's Parker agrees. By keeping the old presses in operation, he says, "You can really appreciate what they were able to do at that time and how modern printing has built upon it. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the quality and amount of work they were able to print out, especially without modern lighting."