12. Corona Typewriters by Smith
Where It Was Sold: Office supply shops such as Sears and Staples; Manufacturer: Smith Corona
Initial Cost: $89.95–$150.00*
Smith Corona typewriters, which stood for dependability and efficiency, clattered into 1960s homes and offices. Smith Corona was a pioneer in the field of mechanical and eventually electric typewriters, bringing accessibility and professionalism to writing and correspondence. These devices were praised for their dependability, accuracy, and stylish appearance, which made secretaries, authors, and students adore them.

Smith Corona Typewriters are available on Pinterest and Amazon.
There was a special delight and sense of success when keys struck paper with tactile satisfaction. Throughout this period, Smith Corona created the means of intelligent communication and production by crafting the letters, stories, and papers that molded people’s personal and professional lives.
