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Oliver Typewriter Company Postcard with Printype Sign
This postcard shows the Oliver Typewriter Office with the original factory building behind it and the Printype electic sign to the left. The Printype sign was erected in late 1911 with the policeman added in 1912.
The photographer is unknown.
The photographer is unknown.
Oliver Typewriter Factory MLPhoto 107
This black and white "real photo" postcard shows the Oliver Typewriter office and sign, the original factory building and the 1906 addition. The Printype sign is faintly visible, so the photo was taken between 1912 when the sign was erected and 1915,…
Oliver Typewriter Factory Postcard with Electric Sign
This colorized postcard shows the Oliver Typewriter office, original factory building, and 1906 addition to the factory situated behind the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks. It features the electric sign on the top of the addition. The photo…
Standard Visible Typewriter No. 5
The Oliver number 5 features a larger base and a ruling device that holds a standard pencil (an upgrade from earlier machines that accepted sticks of graphite). Another feature is a the introduction of the tabulator key (allows for rapid and…
1912 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Woodstock Illinois
Oliver Typewriter Factory
The footprint of the Oliver Typewriter Factory as represented on the 1912 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Woodstock Illinois page 6
West Yard, Oliver Typewriter Company Hoffmann 732
This colorized postcard printed by Wm. G Hoffman of Chicago shows a close up of the buildings north and west of the Oliver Typewriter campus that were featured in Birds Eye View no. 720 postcard.
It shows the PrinType sign featuring the Printype…
It shows the PrinType sign featuring the Printype…
Noon Time, Oliver Typewriter Hoffman 719
This colorized postcard shows men leaving the Oliver typewriter factory by the main brick sign on the Chicago Northwestern railroad tracks. Ironically, they are passing the sign on the tracks that reads "No Thoroughfare Keep Off."
The postcard…
The postcard…
Oliver Typewriter Factory Kropp 349
This colorized postcard was taken by E.C.Kropp of Milwaukee between 1907 and 1909. It is an aerial or "birds eye view" taken from a south-east vantage point. The Oliver Typewriter factory had an extensive addition in 1906 which is featured in this…
Birds Eye View, Oliver Typewriter Factory Hoffman 720
This colorized postcard shows the layout of the Oliver Typewriter campus with the buildings to the east of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks. Right to left: office, factory buildings, electric shed, and foundry.
The Printype electric…
The Printype electric…
Office and Flower Beds of Oliver Factory
This colorized postcard shows a brick archway sign that reads The Oliver Typewriter Company. The office is in the center and a factory building is at the right. In comparison to The Office, Oliver Typewriter factory 726 postcard that was postmarked…
The Office, Oliver Typewriter Factory 726
This colorized postcard shows the front of the factory office next to an ivy-covered factory building.The message on the back reads "Inquired at this office this A.M. about employment and will go to work this P.M. Have located a place to board and…
When the "Oliver" Whistle Blows
A long line of men, most dressed in suits and bowler hats, are exiting the Oliver Typewriter factory. Several are walking south between the Chicago and Northwestwern railroad tracks ignoring the large Watch Out For Cars sign. Some of the men have…
October 2, 1950 | History of Oliver Typewriter Company
October 2, 1950 Woodstock Sentinel article describing the basic history of the Oliver Typewriter Company in Woodstock, IL
February 2, 1950 | Oliver Typewriter Made in England on Display at the Field Hardware Store
February 2, 1950 Woodstock Sentinel newspaper article regarding an Oliver Typewriter manufactured in England being on display at he Field Hardware store in Woodstock, IL.
February 29, 1924 | Oliver Typewriter Company Moving General Offices From Chicago to Woodstock
February 29, 1924 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company moving its general offices from Chicago to Woodstock, IL.
No. 12
The model number 12 is the exported version of the number 11 and virtually the same, except for four additionally keys.
Serial Number: 103176
LxWxH: 13.5" x 25" x 11"
Serial Number: 103176
LxWxH: 13.5" x 25" x 11"
Oliver
The Portable Oliver Type 2 was made in Italy and features the shift lock on the right side of the machine. This machine was manufactured by Societa Industriale Meccanica (SIM) of Turin. It was branded under a number of different names including…
Oliver No. 8
The number 8 is incredibly rare to find and for a period of time, it was believe there was only one machine in existance. There are currently 4 known remaining Number 8 machines and this is the only machine with a wide carraige.
Serial Number:…
Serial Number:…
The Oliver No. 2
This model was the first made at the Woodstock factory.
May 11, 1909 | Memorial Services at the Oliver Typewriter Factor for Thomas Oliver
May 11, 1909 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding memorial services at the Oliver Typewriter factory for Thomas Oliver (Oliver Typewriter Company). Thomas Oliver died February 9, 1909.
June 13, 1907 | Oliver Typewriter Company Planning on Erecting More Factory Buildings
June 13, 1907 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company planning on erecting more factory buildings.
April 20, 1907 | Oliver Typewriter Company in Woodstock, IL Produces More Typewriters Than Any Other Factory in the World
Short article that appeared in the April 20, 1907 edition of the Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper stating that the Oliver Typewriter Company in Woodstock, IL produces more typewriters than any other factory in the world.
November 30, 1906 | Oliver Typewriter Company to Erect an Office Building in Chicago
November 30, 1906 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company planning to erect an office building in Chicago.
The Oliver Typewriter headquarters building was completed in 1907 and two floors were added in…
The Oliver Typewriter headquarters building was completed in 1907 and two floors were added in…
April 20, 1907 | Five Story Oliver Typewriter Office Building in Chicago Nearly Completed
April 20, 1907 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the construction of a five story Oliver in Chicago.
The Oliver Typewriter headquarters building was completed in 1907 and two floors were added in 1920. The cast iron exterior…
The Oliver Typewriter headquarters building was completed in 1907 and two floors were added in 1920. The cast iron exterior…
February 15, 1906 | Oliver Typewriter Company Buys More Land for Future Factory Expansion
A February 15, 1906 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company buying more land for a future factory expansion.
May 11, 1905 | England's King Edward to Use an Oliver Typewriter
A May 11, 1905 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding England's King Edward to use an Oliver Typewriter. The typewriter's frame was made of the finest mahogany and the keys of pure ivory.
December 1, 1904 | Oliver Typewriter Wins Gold at St. Louis World's Fair
December 1, 1904 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver typewriter winning a gold medal at the St. Louis World's Fair.
May 5, 1904 | Descriptions of Three Red, White and Blue Gold Plated Oliver Typewriters for the St. Louis World Fair
May 5, 1904 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding descriptions of three red, white and blue gold plated Oliver Typewriters manufactured for the St. Louis World Fair.
March 3, 1904 | Oliver Typewriter Company to Display Three Red, White and Blue Gold Plated Typewriters at the St. Louis World's Fair
March 3, 1904 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company to display three red, white and blue gold plated typewriters at the St. Louis World's Fair.
November 26, 1903 | Woodstock's Growth and Prosperity Due to Oliver Typewriter Factory
November 26, 1903 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the growth and prosperity of Woodstock due to the success of the Oliver Typewriter factory. About 100 new homes built in the past year to help house Oliver employees.
November 6, 1903 | Dedication Dance for a new Oliver Typewriter Factory Building - A Memorable Event
A November 6, 1903 McHenry County Republican newspaper article regarding a dedication dance for a new Oliver Typewriter factory building dedication dance.
November 11, 1903 | New Oliver Factory Building Dedication and Dance a Brilliant Success
November 11, 1903 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the success of a dedication dance held in a new Oliver Typewriter building. The article indicates up to 400 couples attended the dance.
October 29, 1903 | Large Dance to be Held in New Oliver Typewriter Factory Building
October 29, 1903 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding a large dance to take place in a new Oliver Typewriter factory building. Oliver Band will play music and they expect 1500-2000 attendees.
July 24, 1903 | Map Showing the Various Buildings of the Oliver Typewriter Factory
Map Showing the Various Buildings of the Oliver Typewriter Factory in the July 24, 1903 edition of the McHenry County Republican Newspaper
May 1, 1903 | McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock, IL Purchases Oliver Typewriters
May 1, 1903 McHenry County Republican Newspaper article regarding the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock, IL purchasing Oliver Typewriters.
April 23, 1903 | Oliver Typewriter Factory Building Expanding
April 23, 1903 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the expansion of the Oliver Typewriter Company factory building. The new space will include a library, reading room and band room.
February 12, 1903 | Oliver Typewriter Company Organizes a Fire Department
February 12, 1903 Woodstock Sentinel newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company organizing a fire department.
October 31, 1901 | Harvard Herald Newspaper Suggests Naming Woodstock 'Typewriter City'
October 31, 1901 Woodstock Sentinel newspaper article regarding the Harvard Herald Newspaper suggesting Woodstock be called "Typewriter City'.
October 17, 1901 | Oliver Typewriter Declared Best Typewriter in the World at the Pan-American Exposition
October 17, 1901 Woodstock Sentinel article regarding the Oliver Typewriter being declared best typewriter in the world at the Pan-American Exposition a World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901.
British Made No. 20
This machine is a late production Olvier no. 20 that is a re-branded Halda-Norden No. 5 manufactured in Svangsta, Sweden.
Serial Number: 478017
L x W: 13" x 18" x 9.5"
Serial Number: 478017
L x W: 13" x 18" x 9.5"
Oliver 6
The Oliver No 6 is a 32 key derivative of the number 5. This variation of the machine was likely exported to France.
Serial: D16323
LxW: 14" x 15.5" x 11"
Serial: D16323
LxW: 14" x 15.5" x 11"
British Oliver No. 16
The Oliver 16 is nearly identical to the 15, but has four extra keys. This is the last model that was designed after Thomas Oliver's original design.
Serial Number: OA327
LxWxH: 14 x 17 x 11"
Serial Number: OA327
LxWxH: 14 x 17 x 11"
May 4, 1901 | The Oliver Typewriter - It's Invention, History and Growth of Business
May 4, 1901 McHenry County Democrat Newspaper full front page article about the invention of the Oliver Typewriter and the history and growth of the Oliver Typewriter business. The article also includes sketches of some of the important factory…
January 19, 1901 | Oliver Typewriter Company Deeded Property
January 19, 1901 McHenry County Democrat Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter Company being deeded the property their factory occupies. Oliver's original contract stated they would be deeded the property if the kept the factory in…
September 20, 1900 | Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom Says Oliver Typewriters Are Everywhere in Washington DC
September 20, 1900 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom saying Oliver Typewriters are everywhere in Washington DC.
August 23, 1900 | Oliver Typewriter Awarded Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition
August 23, 1900 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding the Oliver Typewriter winning a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition (World's Fair held in Paris, France).
April 27, 1899 | Oliver Typewriter Doing Great Business
April 27, 1899 Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper article regarding how well business is for the Oliver Typewriter Company.
April, 18, 1896 | Oliver Typewriter Band Organized
April 18, 1896 McHenry County Democrat Newspaper article regarding the formation of the Oliver Typewriter band.
February 8, 1896 | McHenry County Democrat Newspaper Reporter Tours New Oliver Typewriter Factory
February 8, 1896 McHenry County Democrat Newspaper reporter tours and reports on the new Oliver Typewriter Factory.