Black and white photograph (14 x 8.5 cm.) with a view of the first two laundry trucks belonging to the Guarantee Laundry Company in Omaha, Nebraska. On the reverse side of the images is written: First Laundry Trucks. Three men are standing next to the trucks, which have Guarantee Laundry written on the side. They are parked in the street and appear to be decorated for a parade. There is a banner on the truck to the right which says Nebraska State Association of B.P.O. Elks, Omaha, June 12, 13, 14 1916. Above the trucks is a large whited-out rectangle possibly done by the photographer after the photo was made.
Guarantee Laundry Company was located at 1468 S. 16th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, according to the Omaha City Directory of 1912. Owner Leonard C. Heine and his wife were owners of several laundries, including the Omaha Laundry and Sanitary Towel Supply. They were both involved in several Lutheran church organizations. He was a member of the Lutheran Hospital board of directors for 43 years and she organized the Lutheran Women's Missionary League in Omaha. She died in March, 1967 and he in December, 1977. Source: Omaha History Biography Files--Heine, Leonard C. & Mrs.
