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Celebrate National Typewriter Day on June 23 by taking a journey back in time to the golden age of typewriters. It's an exciting day that pays homage to one of the most iconic pieces of technology ever created. The typewriter was invented in 1867 and quickly became an essential tool for businesses, writers, and everyday people who wanted to communicate with each other more efficiently.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1867</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Typewriter Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Christopher Latham Sholes, a newspaper publisher, invented the first practical typewriter along with the QWERTY keyboard.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1873</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Remington Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercially available typewriter, known as Remington No. 1, started being produced by the Remington Company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Typewriter Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sales of typewriters accelerated as they became popular in offices worldwide and essential for business communication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Portable Typewriters</div><div class='timeline-text'>The emergence and popularization of portable typewriters allowed people to write wherever they went.</div></div></div><diV class='timeline-item'><diV class='timeline-left'><diV class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</diV></diV><diV class='timeline-center'></diV><diV class='timeline-right'><diV class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Decline Begins</diV><diV class='timeline-text'>With the advent of personal computers, the dominance of typewriters in the office started to decline.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Typewriter Revival</div><div class='timeline-text'>A small but growing typewriter revival sees vintage and antique machines being reclaimed by a new generation appreciating their tangible qualities.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your typewriter and get to work! Pick a genre, pick a setting, and start typing out your masterpiece. Who knows, maybe one day you'll be famous for it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a typewriter swap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up all the typewriters in your area and set up a typewriter swap. It's a great way to connect with other people who appreciate vintage technology and share your passion for writing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Turn an old typewriter into a work of art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take an old typewriter and transform it into something special. Paint it, add stickers, use it as a flower vase or lamp - the possibilities are endless.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a typewriter tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and challenge your friends to a typewriter tournament! See who can type the fastest or spell the most words correctly. It's sure to be an exciting competition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a typewriter party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends over for some vintage fun. Play some music on the record player, serve up snacks on platters, and enjoy some friendly competition typing on the typewriters.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Typewriters are nostalgic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something uniquely special about a typewriter. Whether you grew up using one or merely admire their old-fashioned charm, these machines bring back memories of simpler times when letters were hand-written and communication was more heartfelt.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Typewriters foster creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike modern computers, typewriters require the user to think before they type. The lack of a delete key forces us to be mindful of our words and slower in our writing process, allowing for greater creative expression and deeper thought.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Typewriters are unique</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Each typewriter has its own quirks and characteristics, making it truly one of a kind. From the sound of each key hitting the paper to the satisfaction you get from printing your final masterpiece - no two typewriters are alike and that's what makes them so special!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Jack Kerouac, Famed Beat Generation Writer, Used a Typewriter to Pen His Novel in an Unique Way</h3><p class='facts-content'>Instead of writing on individual pieces of paper, Kerouac taped together pages to create a continuous 120-foot long scroll, enabling him to write the entire novel "On the Road" in a single, spontaneous flow on a typewriter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Typewriters Inspired Musicians </h3><p class='facts-content'>Composer Leroy Anderson created his orchestral piece, "The Typewriter," as a novelty and humorous musical sketch where an actual typewriter is incorporated as a percussive instrument.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Typewriters Have Been Used in Various Art Forms</h3><p class='facts-content'>From sculpture to painting, artists have used typewriters as a source of inspiration. There exist forms of unique artwork such as Typewriter Art where images are composed using typewriter characters.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>You Can Still Purchase New Typewriters Today</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the rise of personal computers, some manufacturers still produce typewriters to serve a niche market. There are also many refurbished vintage typewriters available for purchase.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Typewriters Are Still Used in Surprising Places</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being considered obsolete technology, typewriters are still used in various sectors like law enforcement for filling out forms. Certain writers and creatives still prefer them for their nostalgic charm and concentration benefits.</p></div></div>
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