The Majestic Washing Machine
Rockett's Landing
State Route 5 and Orleans, Richmond, VA
This end of the building is probably in line for pointing too, so I thought I'd get another shot of The Majestic Washing Machine. Now, that's a washing machine I'd be interested in seeing.
Update: In the earlier shot of this sign I facetiously asked if they made the washing machines out of cedar. Hah! According to the Washing Machine Database, they did. Check out two Richmond Cedar Works models: the Lightning and the Majestic Rotary Washer. Click on the thumbnail photos for a Quicktime video of the machines in action.
Comments and faves
epheme (68 months ago | reply)
wow, way to do your homework. Who knew you could make a washing machine out of wood?
100wordminimum (68 months ago | reply)
Yeah, I was surprised. I was aware of the tub-like washing machines they had way back in the early twentieth century, but it never occurred to me that the sign could be that old.
F33 (64 months ago | reply)
You can't even tell it was ever there now.
100wordminimum (64 months ago | reply)
Too bad. I'll miss it. I always liked seeing it whenever I drove into town on the 5. Majestic!
jgrenda22 (13 months ago | reply)
I have a Majestic Rotary Washer made from white cedar from Richmond Cedar Works. If you are interested in seeing some pictures of this machine please email me at jpen875@cox.net.
beccaxsos added this photo to her favorites. (3 months ago)