Model Laundry van photo by Robert Runyon
Early 1900s William Putegnat rented building on E Elizabeth and 13th for hardware store
Twin sons Barry and William Putegnat
1912 Spanish flu epidemic took the lives of many
Model Laundry building
Photo of business before being relocated. It was on the spot where Gateway bridge was built
Early horse-drawn wagon delivery van
Model Laundry on W Elizabeth St
1927-28 E Levee St El Jardin and Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot. Thanks to Jose Cazares for digging this up in Austin or thereabouts....
Modern Model Laundry van on E Washington St 2012
It's been closed and dilapidated for years with old mattresses piled high in the back waiting to be set on fire and the city does nothing. For shame. For shame.
ReplyDeleteYes we know it is a haven for druggies and graffiti taggers but complaining about that here makes no difference here does it? Maybe you should complain to city commission or heritage district people or owner.
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