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A Poet's Guide to the Moon and Eclipse * Newsletters * Sign In Join * Explore Newsletters * Sign In ----------------------------------------------------------------- Join * Places near me Random place AO Edited Philly Typewriter Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Welcome to the home of the world's largest typewriter company. Been Here? 4 Want to Visit? 41 [blank-f2c3] View all photos Visitors can admire typewriters from different periods of history. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Visitors can admire typewriters from different periods of history. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] The shop's collection features more than 1,000 typewriters. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] The letter included with Tom Hanks' machine is proudly on display. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Typewriter enthusiasts will be in heaven here. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] An original Victrola record machine is of many antiques living at the shop. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Tom Hanks' East German typewriter is on display. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] This is one of the only places in the world where you can get your typewriter repaired. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Artifacts depict the history of typewriter manufacturing. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Tom Hanks' autographed his typewriter before sending it over. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] Visitors can actually use many of the models, RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] The rarest machines are mounted on display here. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) [SlBFRw] The Typeweriter Manifesto is mounted on the wall of Philly Typewriter. RouxBedrosian (Atlas Obscura User) Been Here? 4 Want to Visit? 41 Philly Typewriter Copy Link Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard Pocket Top Places in Philadelphia [blank-f2c3] Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Shrine of Saint John Neumann Philadelphia, Pennsylvania --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wagner Free Institute Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See All Philly Typewriter, the largest typewriter company in the world, is housed in a surprisingly small brick-and-mortar shop in the heart of south Philadelphia. While humble in size, this shop is home to over 1,300 machines spanning 130 years of history. Visitors can drop in any time the shop is open to tour the workshop and type on restored typewriters without paying a dime. Typewriters are also for sale, and restorations are available for machines of all kinds (though the queue is typically 50 machines deep). The owners and mechanics (a whopping team of five) are the most knowledgeable folks around who welcome beginner and veteran typists alike to explore their many living antiques. You can even take a repair class if you're interested in becoming one of the rarest tradesmen on the planet. When you first enter the shop, stop to read the Typewriter Manifesto proudly posted to the wall above some of the company's rarest machines (which you can use!). It's also worth taking note of the small but powerful message posted behind the registers: "THESE MACHINES WILL NEVER BE PRODUCED AGAIN." It's a great reminder to appreciate the artistry of typewriters, especially since all the machines that exist are all we have left of these mechanical beasts. Tom Hanks, a renowned typewriter enthusiast with around 250 in his collection, has donated one of his prized models to the company. The rare 1953 East German Rheinmetall Gs typewriter came with the actor's authograph, as well as a typewritten letter saying, "You just may be giving this miracle of a machine a fuller, newer life of use." Know Before You Go Philly Typewriter is centrally located on historic East Passyunk Avenue, settled between some of the best restaurants in the city. Street parking is very tight and crowded, so walking or taking a cab is highly recommended, especially on the weekends. typography vintage machines collections Community Contributors RouxBedrosian Added by RouxBedrosian --------------------------------------------------------------------- Published March 12, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit this listing Make an Edit Add Photos [blank-f2c3362333e2a7a073648cf7e50aa224b02674cd3b28b24000ca5cdc8980f] 1735 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148 United States 39.9278, -75.1657 View on Google Maps Book a hotel on Kayak Visit Website Nearby Mummers Museum 1.05 miles 'We the Youth' 1.08 miles Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1.09 miles Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member. Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member. Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member. 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