• 1895

Company Description

The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New York City, New York. Underwood produced what is considered the first widely successful, modern typewriter. By 1939, Underwood had produced five million machines.

  • Manufacturer:

    Hardware
  • Formed:

    1895
  • Founders:

    John T. Underwood
  • Company Address:

    New York City, NY
    United States
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