PHILLY TYPEWRITER

Philly Typewriter restores and sells typewriters, working as both engineers and historians on each machine. Restorations include deep cleaning, custom fabrication of rubber components such as feet, and repairs to rust, paint and stubborn stickers, with the aim of returning machines to full working order. The shop also sells a wide selection of typewriters from pre-war desktops and portables through mid-century and late-era models, with IBM Selectrics among the featured machines.

Restoration consultations require an appointment, and visitors can call, email or use the contact form to schedule a visit to browse machines in the showroom. The shop is open Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 3, and it does not ship typewriters. The shop is on East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, and it also runs the Philadelphia Public Typewriter Program, which places machines in schools, libraries, cafes and bookstores, and accepts donations.