Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southeast corner of West 2nd and North Washington.
The Model Steam Laundry first started at this location in 1902 and was owned by John Boehm and Jacob Schwartz. The first photo shows that building in 1912.
In 1928, they completely remodeled the building and added dry cleaning to the business model. The second photo shows the very successful business in the early 1930s next to the Dafforn Motor Co., the Desoto auto dealership at the time.
In 1946, the building was subdivided and the #29 slot became the Ogden Motor Co. (Packard Dealer). The third photo shows that enterprise in 1949. They were there until 1951.
In 1948, Herbert Haskard purchased the cleaners from the Boehm family, but still called it the Model Cleaners.
In 1958, the Haskard family — Herbert, Ray and Richard — closed the downtown property and expanded to two locations: 721 E. 4th and 1224 N. Main. They also changed the name to Haskard's Cleaners in 1960. The fourth photo shows the 25-29 W. 2nd property today. The present tenants are: Rejuvenate Massage, Express Employment Professionals and H&R Block. The property is owned by Tax Associates Inc. of 29 W. 2nd.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum