1868

In the spring of 1868, 12-year-old Walter Hering found a $5 bill on the street outside his family’s home at 112 North 12th Street in Philadelphia. Rather than spend it on childhood whims, Walter used it to purchase his first printing press—setting in motion a lifelong dream to become a printer.

Learning the trade

With his father’s medical office located in the home, Walter began printing calling cards for visiting physicians. Demand quickly grew, and soon he was producing prescription blanks and other materials that pushed the limits of his modest press. Determined to improve, Walter apprenticed at the printing firm King and Baird, where he refined his craft over several years.

Globe Printing House

Encouraged by his father, Constantin Hering, Walter returned to launch his own business. A two-story workshop was built behind their home, and the Globe Printing House was born.

Theater tickets

From the outset, Walter’s business thrived. As demand increased, the company moved to a larger facility at 917–19 Filbert Street. Around that time, Globe began printing reserve seat coupon tickets for Philadelphia’s Arch Street Theatre. Success with local venues led Walter to pursue the competitive New York theater market.

Accuracy and speed

Walter's reputation for accuracy and reliability became key to his success. He confidently offered customers $5 for any printing error found—yet few claims were ever made. Just as important was his dedication to speed. A notable example: Globe printed and delivered 120,000 tickets for the Ringling Brothers Circus in under 24 hours, despite complex color and quantity requirements.

1891 – 1900

By 1891, Globe had shifted its full focus to ticket production and formally incorporated. In 1900, Walter honored his roots by relocating the company back to a new, modern facility built on the very site of his childhood home.

1903 – 1949

As the company grew, Globe expanded to new cities. A factory opened in San Francisco in 1903, and by 1949, operations had spread to seven major cities, including New York, Boston, Atlanta, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Tacoma. Branch offices were also established in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Miami, Cleveland, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Detroit, and Syracuse.

1973 – Today

In 1973, Globe Ticket opened its 12th manufacturing division in Detroit, further strengthening its nationwide presence. Today, Globe’s legacy of precision, innovation, and customer commitment remains the foundation of its success.