Historical December 1995 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood is fortunate to have two family-owned dry cleaners that have been in business in our neighborhood for many years, Delmar Cleaners and Boulevard Cleaners. Boulevard Cleaners is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.
It was founded by Osby Townsend and was originally located at 500 DeBaliviere, now home to Crossroads School. Mr. Townsend moved the business to 6032-34 Delmar after the closing of the shopping strip at 500 DeBaliviere in 1972. Mr. Osby Townsend has retired from the day-to-day operations.
He is currently chairman emeritus of Townsend/Gouche Companies.
The current man agement is under the direction of his son, Dennis L. G. Townsend and his knowledgeable staff: David al’Amin and Cynthia Mintor.
They strive to continue to bring top quality service to the historical Skinker DeBaliviere area for many years to come. Dennis Townsend has been a member of the Commercial Committee for five years and helped to prepare the Delmar Redevelopment Plan.
He also took advantage of municipal programs to plant trees outside his building and to install awnings.
The Times hopes to feature other longtime businesses that are helping to revitalize the area in upcoming issues.
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Dennis Townsend, Cynthia Mintor,and David Al’Amin. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1995.
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