when did the first laundromats open
Q: When was the First Launderette or Laundromat Opened? A: April 18, 1934, J.F. Cantrellâs Washateria opened in Ft. Worth, Texas. It featured four electric washers that charged by the hour. May 9, 1949, Bendix Home Appliances in London featured the first self-service, coin-operated washers.
History of the Laundromat. 1  The first laundromat, then called a âWash-a-teriaâ, opened its doors in Ft. Worth, Texas in the Depression-era 1930s. Soon, the popularity of laundromats exploded and storefronts spread across the country.