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Blick Art Materials company history timeline

1911

Dick Blick's first catalog originated in 1911 in the form of a small pamphlet issued by the company's founders, Dick and Grace Blick.

1912

Main Street Galesburg, IL circa 1912

1948

More people are going DIY with various aspects of their weddings, leading them to the stores for supplies to make place settings and invitations, said Buchsbaum, whose grandfather bought the company from founder Dick Blick in 1948.

1958

Along with Jack Wyatt, my grandfather's hard-working associate and partner, who joined Blick in 1958, the company soon realized triple-digit growth.

1962

Kiddie Korner toy store :: Galesburg Public Library 1962

2013

The company, which in 2013 absorbed the Utrecht Art Supplies chain, has about 70 retail stores, selling oil and acrylic paints and other items for professional artists and art educators.

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Founded
1911
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Headquarters
Highland Park, IL
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Dick Blick,Grace Blick
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