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The World's Largest Laundromat
FromThe Distance
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Yes, that's the actual name of this business, and there's more to it than just its 13,500 square feet. The World's Largest Laundromat serves free food, provides children's entertainment and offers workshops to customers on subjects like immigration reform and healthcare. All of these amenities have made the store a de facto community center and a destination—all unusual distinctions for a self-service, coin-operated laundromat.
The debut episode of The Distance podcast tells the story of how a longstanding laundromat in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn found its true purpose as a neighborhood gathering place.
For photos of The World’s Largest Laundromat, check out our text-version of this story at https://thedistance.com/worlds-largest-laundromat/
The Distance is a show about longevity in business, featuring privately held companies that have been operating for at least 25 years old. See photos, read more and sign up for our newsletter at https://thedistance.com
The Distance is brought to you by Basecamp, the world's most popular project management app. Learn more at http://basecamp.com.
The debut episode of The Distance podcast tells the story of how a longstanding laundromat in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn found its true purpose as a neighborhood gathering place.
For photos of The World’s Largest Laundromat, check out our text-version of this story at https://thedistance.com/worlds-largest-laundromat/
The Distance is a show about longevity in business, featuring privately held companies that have been operating for at least 25 years old. See photos, read more and sign up for our newsletter at https://thedistance.com
The Distance is brought to you by Basecamp, the world's most popular project management app. Learn more at http://basecamp.com.
Released:
Feb 3, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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