About this property
Louttit Laundry was at one time the largest laundry business in Rhode Island, with 150 employees and 16 outlets throughout the state. Their historic building at 93 Cranston Street (previously home to What Cheer Steam Laundry) was on the National Register of Historic Places. The company was sold in 1985 and closed in 1987.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000197. It was listed on March 18, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Louttit Laundry listed on the National Register?
Louttit Laundry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Louttit Laundry?
Louttit Laundry is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Louttit Laundry?
The period of significance for Louttit Laundry is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Louttit Laundry?
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