(From the Web Urbanist via Bifurcated Rivets)
Before the advent of non-toxic Martinizing in 1949, dangerously flammable solvents were used in the dry cleaning process. Due to the nature of the chemicals used, cleaning was usually done off-site and typical turnaround times were measured in days. Usually, but not always: the former Slater-White Cleaners in San Antonio, Texas houses a host of stained and rusting tanks on the premises that may or may not still contain toxic solvents.
Interesting article.
As a former citizen of San Antonio…I’m interested. I still remember Slater-White’s catchy jingle. Although I can’t find a link on the internet. You’ll just have to take my word on that…