Established in Washington D.C. in 1878 and incorporated in West Virginia 14th November 1891, then the largest steam laundry in the world covering some 16,000 square feet and employing 125 men and women. Theophilus Elwood Roessle (1833 – 1904), was President, also owner of the large Arlington Hotel in the City, in addition to others such as the Fort William Henry Hotel in New York State. His estate on his death was stated to be $1,350,000.
Capital $125,000 in shares of $50.