History

Paint Job for the Laundromat

, and Barb Warden

June 3, 2024 . 12:00 AM

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*Stewart Building at 10th and Washington – Colorado Transcript – June 3, 1970* - Click to enlarge

52 Years Ago
The front page of the June 3, 1970 Golden Daily Transcript announced a new paint job for the Golden Laundromat. It was changing from a “weathered white” to a brick red color. The caption reassured readers that the Indian painting on the south side of the building was left intact.

*A post-paint job photo shows that the laundromat also got some striking signage! Note that the Visitors Center hasn’t yet been built across the street*.

The Stewart building was originally a grocery store. It served as the Golden community center during the 1950s before becoming a laundromat in 1959. The building currently contains several businesses, including a consignment store on the first floor and a pilates studio on the second floor.

*This present day photo shows that the Indian mural on the south side is still there. It was originally an advertising mural for tobacco*.

Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!