Private company

Curtis Publishing Company

American publisher of periodicals

The Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home, Holiday, Jack & Jill, and Country Gentleman.2 It was founded by Cyrus H. K. Curtis.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1891Founded1
  • Industrypublishing1
  • HeadquartersPhiladelphia1
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Photo: George Fort Gibbs, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home, Holiday, Jack & Jill, and Country Gentleman.2

The story

Founded by Cyrus H. K. Curtis in 1891.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

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Timeline

  1. 1891Founded Founded1

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