Union Printers Home: Past and Present

Elena “Ellie” Hinkle was born and raised in Colorado Springs and has had a passion for its history since she was very young. After completing her MLIS in Archives Management at Simmons University (Boston, MA) in 2021, she moved back to Colorado Springs in hopes of finding work in a local history institution. Little did she know that her dream job was awaiting her – and a few months later, she became the Director of History & Archives at the Union Printers’ Home! Ellie managed much of the initial cleanout and preservation of the artifacts found in the buildings on the property, and is now working to preserve and make available to the public the rich and fascinating history of this incredible property and institution.

Presentation Topic: Union Printers Home: Past and Present

This presentation will cover the history of the Union Printers Home, from its establishment in the late 19th century, through 20th century expansions and declines, Union mergers in the 1980s, the sale to a private nursing home group in the 2010s, and finally to the purchase by the UPH Partners in 2021. It will also address the work presently happening to preserve this story going forward.