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This package illustrates just how well known Loebl Dye Works was, not just locally, but globally. This was sent from a dry cleaner in New Zealand for dye work. Among other clients of Loebl were the White House, the Greenbrier, New York designers…

As seen here, Loebl Dye Works once filled a row of buildings on Salem Avenue.

Robert Loebl (left) and two unidentfied men in the next to the cleaning tumblers.

Unidentified Loebl employees in the cleaning area.

William Staples, Iva Staples and an unknown woman prepare garments for cleaning and alterations at Loebl Dye Works.

Loebl Dye Works dry cleaning trucks parked in front of Loebl Dye Works on Salem Avenue.

A fleet of four Loebl Dye Works dry cleaning trucks parked in front of Loebl Dye Works on Salem Avenue.

In addition to dyeing, Loebl also provided dry cleaning and alteration services. Photo is labeled with the following names, though their order as they appear is unclear: Minnie Duncan, Gertrude Gentry, Mrs. Flippen, Stella Taylor, and Miss Sandberg

Left to Right: Josef Loebl, Robert Loebl, Julia Loebl, _____, and Roy Hargraves in front of Loebl Dye Works, formerly on Salem Avenue.

Josef Loebl stands next to a Vorclone drying tumbler in Loebl Dye Works, formerly located at 350 Salem Avenue.

Wet cleaning department at Loebl Dye Works. Men from left are: William Staples, Robert Loebl, Walter Morgenthau and unknown.

Loebl Dye Works, formerly located at 348 Salem Avenue SW.

Crystal Spring Laundry, formerly located at 720 Franklin Road.

Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.

Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.
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