Challenge Census
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This table attempts to catalogue existing Challenge relief proof presses. Currently, there are 37 presses listed. These presses were built in Grand Haven, MI between 1935 and 1973
E series, G series, and K series presses have reciprocating beds. M series presses have rigid beds and strongly ressemble SP series Vandercooks.
To sort, please select column header. Nb: commas and apostrophes generate database errors. To add or correct data, please use the Contact Form.
| Model | SN | Owner | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1418 E | Willowdell Press | USA OH Toledo | ||
| 1418 E | 4476 | Dave Donhue | USA MA Chicopee | |
| 15 GP | 3599 | Ed Rettig | USA OR Corvallis | |
| 15 KA | 4686 | The Swing Bridge Press | USA NE Omaha | |
| 15 KA | 5738 | Ed Rettig | USA OR Corvallis | |
| 15 MA | 5228 | Route 3 Press | USA IA Anamosa | |
| 15 MA | 5603 | Speakeasy Press | USA NC Dillsboro | |
| 15 MA | 5993 | U. Utah/Book Arts | USA UT Salt Lake City | |
| 15 MA | 6589 | Dingbat Press | USA ID Driggs | |
| 15 MP | Wesley W. Bates | Canada ON Clifford | ||
| 15 MP | 5318 | Buzzworm Studios | USA OR Portland | |
| 15 MP | 5491 | Inky Lips Press | USA TX McKinney | 1965 |
| 15 MP | 5606 | Shooting Star Press | USA AR Little Rock | |
| 15 MP | 6094 | Shelter Books | USA MA Orange | |
| 1528 K | 1294 | Shelburne Museum | USA VT Shelburne | |
| 1528 KA | Elmwood Press | USA San Jose | ||
| 1528 KA | 1048 | Shooting Star Press | USA AR Little Rock | |
| 1528 KA | 2045 | Isto Press | Canada BC Powell River | 1950 |
| 1528 KA | 4166 | Mamas in the Laundry Room Press | USA IA Des Moines | |
| 1528 KP | Willowdell Press | USA OH Toledo | ||
| 1528 KP | 2487 | Ralph Milner | USA GA Atlanta | |
| 1528 KP | 2913 | Studio Madillo | Canada BC Vancouver | |
| 2028 KA | Revolution Letterpress | USA TN Knoxville | ||
| 2028 KA | 1132 | Lee Arts Center | USA VA Arlington | |
| 21 MP | Sycamore Creek Press | USA AZ Mesa | ||
| 21 MP | 5655 | Tank Dive Press | USA OR Eugene | |
| 21 MP | 5667 | Jim Horton | USA MI Ann Arbor | |
| unknown | Atelier Circulaire | Canada QC Montreal | ||
| unknown | Beautiful Angle | USA WA Tacoma | ||
| unknown | Brad Teare | USA UT Providence | ||
| unknown | Brigham Young University-- Idaho | USA ID Rexburg | ||
| unknown | Cowan and Tetley | Canada BC Cumberland | ||
| unknown | Lennis Moore | USA IA Mt. Pleasant | ||
| unknown | Mesa College | USA CA San Diego | ||
| unknown | Nikki McClure | USA WA Olympia | ||
| unknown | Syracuse University | USA NY Syracuse | ||
| unknown | Two Piglets | USA CA Monrovia |