Manhattan Laundry, Historic industrial complex in Shaw neighborhood, Washington DC, United States
The Manhattan Laundry complex consists of three interconnected buildings with Art Deco architecture, linked by two enclosed bridges at 1326 Florida Avenue.
Originally built in 1877 as a car barn for the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company, the facility transformed into a printing plant before becoming a laundry in 1905.
The Manhattan Laundry marked a significant milestone as the first Black-operated laundry establishment in Washington DC during the 20th century.
The building complex, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1994, now houses various commercial businesses in the U Street Corridor.
The 1936 Art Deco facade renovation incorporated geometric patterns and clean lines, reflecting the industrial modernization of Washington DC during that period.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.92083,-77.04111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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