Typewriter History: Why it Matters Today with Philly Typewriter
Northeast Regional Library
Philly Typewriter founders Bryan Kravitz and Bill Rhoda explain why typewriters are not just relics from the past. You are invited to learn about the history of this magnificent machine and its place in the present day.
About Philly Typewriter:
From the 19th-century prototypes to the IBM Selectric, Philly Typewriter specializes in the restoration and preservation of typewriters. Our focus is to mechanically restore each machine using our fifty years of experience while performing museum-level aesthetic restorations. Every typewriter is backed by our two-year warranty and annual tune-up service programs for home and business. We are the founders of The Philadelphia Public Typewriter Program, which places typewriters throughout our community into schools, libraries, bookstores and many locations free of charge, enabling people to once again have access to these mechanical marvels. Come visit our two thousand square foot location in South Philadelphia and see our workshop, meet our apprentices learning the trade, sign-up for a repair class or take in our exhibits and writers’ lounge. Whether you're searching for a place to bring your typewriter back to life or looking to buy your first machine, we are proud to say that you needn’t look any further than Philly Typewriter.
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Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Avenue (Cottman Ave. & Oakland St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19149-1297
Adult/Teen 215-685-0522/Children’s 215-685-0509