White Star Laundry

ID: 264 ~ Source: White Star Laundry Image Collection, Special Collections, Des Moines Public Library ~ Date: Unknown

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Front facade of white star laundry facing west. Large sign projecting from building with White Laundry and a big white star. Small hanging below: Cash & Carry. Shirts 18¢ Collars 4¢

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White Star Laundry

By DMPL Team

At the turn of the 20th Century, many Des Moines residents sent their laundry out be laundered by others. White Star Laundry was one such company. It was owned by J.O. Anderson and operated out of the East Side of Des Moines. Anderson expanded his…