Curt Teich
1877–1974 (age 97)
Publisher
Biography
Curt Teich, born in 1877, was a visionary publisher whose Curt Teich & Company captured the spirit of towns and cities across America through vibrant postcards. His entrepreneurial drive turned the art of postcard printing into a national industry, making local histories accessible to traveling families and future generations.
He believed in the power of imagery to tell stories, supporting his employees and communities with the same care he gave to every printed scene, leaving a legacy celebrated by collectors and those who visit his gravesite at Memorial Park Cemetery.