The Youth's Companion facts for kids
Youth's Companion, 1831
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| Categories | children's magazine |
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| Founder | Perry Mason |
| First issue | 1827 |
| Final issue | 1929 |
| Company | Perry Mason & Co. |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Boston |
| Language | English |
The Youth's Companion was a popular American magazine for young people. It was published for over 100 years, from 1827 to 1929. Later on, it was also known simply as The Companion—For All the Family. This magazine was a big part of many American families' lives for a very long time.
The Youth's Companion Magazine
The Youth's Companion was a special kind of magazine. It was made for children and young adults. The magazine shared stories, poems, and articles. It aimed to teach good values and entertain its readers. It was one of the first magazines in the United States made just for young people.
A Long History
The magazine started way back in 1827. That's almost 200 years ago! It was published by a company called Perry Mason & Co. This company was named after its founder, Perry Mason. After Perry Mason passed away, the company changed its name slightly to "Perry Mason Company." This change happened around 1900.
The magazine kept going strong for over a century. It finally stopped publishing on its own in 1929. At that time, it joined with another popular magazine called The American Boy. This merger marked the end of an era for The Youth's Companion.
Where Was It Made?
The Youth's Companion was published in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is a very old and important city in the United States. For many years, from 1892 to 1915, the magazine's office was in a special building. This building was called the Youth's Companion Building. Today, this building is recognized as a historic place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important part of American history.
