Here in Virginia, there is the well-loved Charlottesville Office Machine Company, just blocks from UVA and in business for over 50 years that specializes in restoration of old typewriters and hard to find parts and ribbons. There are also similar shops located in Harrisonburg, Winchester and Roanoke (see below).
The vintage typewriter has such a rich history and there is much to learn if you want to begin your own collection, so I have provided several fun places to start the process.
Websites:
Typewriter Sales, Restoration, Repair in Virginia:
Charlottesville Office Machine Co: corner of 10th and West Main Streets, Charlottesville, VA, (434) 296-7419
MrTypeRite: Harrisonburg, VA (Shenandoah Valley). 540-574-0643, or toll free 1-866-236-8967
Old Town Business Machines Company: 127 North Braddock St., Winchester, VA. Phones (540) 665-0424
Roanoke Typewriter Sales, aka Commercial Office Equipment, Roanoke, Virginia. Owner: Glenn Moore. 540-342-6840
A fun blog post on decorating with typerwriters:
My Texas Nest: Using typewriters as design elements in your home, see my slideshow of her typewriter bookends.
Fabulous photos of all types of vintage typewriters
Reading Material:
Smithsonian Institution: The Smithsonian gets tons of requests for information on the typewriter. This is the most comprehensive bibliography I found on the evolution of the typewriter. It includes papers and books from around the world on every detail of the typewriter’s history and origins.
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