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Thread Number: 21941
Closed laundromat |
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| Post# 344697 , Reply# 1 4/25/2009 at 14:27 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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This is the view that would've greeted you as you entered. The buggy next to the Pepsi machine has a Power House detergent tray in it. 
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| Post# 344698 , Reply# 2 4/25/2009 at 14:29 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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Here are the top load washers near the door. There's a little booth past them on the left that may have been the attendant's window. All of the Speed Queens had the lids up, so no control console pics of them. 
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| Post# 344699 , Reply# 3 4/25/2009 at 14:30 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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Closest thing to a money shot I could get. 
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| Post# 344700 , Reply# 4 4/25/2009 at 14:33 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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One of the GEs that faced the front. These have the same lid shape as a Filter-Flo, but I don't imagine that laundromat operators would take kindly to having to keep up with the agitator toppers. Check out that groovy wallpaper on the wall behind it. 
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| Post# 344703 , Reply# 5 4/25/2009 at 14:34 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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I pumped up the contrast on this one, too. I can make out some of what it says. This is the machine that's backed up against the front wall and isn't hooked up. You can see where someone tried to wipe it with a wet rag at some point and just smeared dust around. 
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| Post# 344704 , Reply# 6 4/25/2009 at 14:36 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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I like that extractor. 
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| Post# 344706 , Reply# 8 4/25/2009 at 14:42 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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I like the wallpaper, but I love the sign. That's one frustrated-looking washer. It's like a suds-fro. 
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| Post# 344707 , Reply# 9 4/25/2009 at 14:44 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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These machines were off in another part where cars are parked. The angle-front machines are interesting. 
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| Post# 344708 , Reply# 10 4/25/2009 at 14:47 (5,476 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The machine in the back is probably a Milnor | ||
| Post# 344710 , Reply# 12 4/25/2009 at 14:51 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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These dryers were at the back of the part with the cars in it, so this would've been a huge laundry back when it was open. 
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Post# 344713 , Reply# 13 4/25/2009 at 14:56 (5,476 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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| Post# 344718 , Reply# 15 4/25/2009 at 15:24 (5,476 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Real,true Laundromat laundromat(WESTINGHOUSE Laundromat Equi | ||
| Post# 344742 , Reply# 16 4/25/2009 at 17:32 (5,476 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool) | ||
sad...
So sad to see a laundromat not used when it was probably really busy with people doing there washing and having a good gossip at the same time... Any ideas why it has been left in that state for so long and nothing has been done to either re open it or dispose of the machines. sad to see laundrettes closing, we have very few left in liverpool people only ever go in there when you want to wash your duvet or you have lots of drying to do quickly. If the laundrette was cheaper to use i would use it more often but to do two loads of washing and drying it usually costs in excess of £10 | ||
| Post# 344765 , Reply# 19 4/25/2009 at 19:43 (5,476 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
I remember | ||
| Post# 344768 , Reply# 20 4/25/2009 at 19:53 (5,476 days old) by wigwag (San Diego) | ||
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VERY VERY COOL I love it, makes me want to buy the whole building, restore all the machines and the store and have everyone in applianceville over to bring their favorite machines and let the club have its own window front! Everyone here would get a key! | ||
| Post# 344769 , Reply# 21 4/25/2009 at 19:54 (5,476 days old) by norfolksouthern () | ||
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Somebody should make an offer for the machines themselves, then open up a vintage laundromat for us collectors! NorfolkSouthern | ||
| Post# 344774 , Reply# 22 4/25/2009 at 20:14 (5,476 days old) by davek () | ||
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NorfolkSouthern, think about the people here. Why would someone who owns 7 washing machines go pay to use someone else's? Oh wait. Never mind. | ||
| Post# 344785 , Reply# 23 4/25/2009 at 20:43 (5,476 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Great pics davek thank you. Dryer #10 in post 344704 looks like someone forgot some of their laundry wonder who? when? really nice Time capsule. | ||
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Post# 344790 , Reply# 24 4/25/2009 at 21:04 (5,476 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Sadly Laundromats, Laundries and Dry Cleaners
Are closing in numbers, and there is lots of equipment out there, both old,new and vintage, totally surplus to requirements. Cheap small portable washing machines have lead persons where possible to do their wash at home. This along with other factors have driven down the market, while on the flip side costs of owning and running a laundry business continue to grow. Large apartment buildings, school dorms and other multi-family residences are installing laundry rooms as well. You cannot do laundry without water, electic power, and energy to heat water, along with labour. Finally factor in costs of the space, and you've got a not to pretty picture. At some point it starts to cost more to open the doors than what one is taking in from the business. Remember machines sitting empty, and or employees standing around idle represent an ongoing cost, while they are not bringing in revenue. | ||
| Post# 344826 , Reply# 25 4/25/2009 at 22:59 (5,476 days old) by rpm () | ||
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Such a sad picture, it looks like an apocalypes. All the dents and scrapes on the furniture and washers, where did everyone go? Even the hose on the GE is peeking over to see what happened. | ||
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Post# 344831 , Reply# 26 4/25/2009 at 23:52 (5,476 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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With the prices of NEW FL washers and their matching dryers-I would LOVE to use that laundromat-those COOL SQ washers!!!An apartment house laundramat where I lived had SQ washers like those in the early 70's. | ||
| Post# 344884 , Reply# 27 4/26/2009 at 08:50 (5,476 days old) by andrewinorlando () | ||
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And I'll bet that all those machines still work, too. | ||
| Post# 345254 , Reply# 28 4/28/2009 at 09:39 (5,474 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA) | ||
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This is creepy. It's like the proprietor went out for lunch one day and just never came back. | ||
| Post# 345282 , Reply# 29 4/28/2009 at 12:43 (5,474 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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