“More and more Laundromats are starting to do murals,” Erickson said. The winning artist, Rik Erickson, used to live near the Laundromat and said he still feels a part of the University Heights community. The family said they wanted an “artsy” feel for the inside, so they decided to interview local muralists. There is a total of 43 new washing machines and 36 newly refurbished dryers.Īnother unique addition is the large mural painted inside the building. The building has also been retrofitted for earthquake protection and the Zuckers bought all green-friendly washing machines and dryers. The floor, walls, roof and parking lot were refurbished and the ceiling was replaced. Laundry often get compliments on cleanliness and the environment the family created, with 12-foot high ceilings, natural lighting, a breezy main room and bi-lingual attendants. The family purchased the business in 2010, remodeled the location and, after six months of construction, the Laundromat is fully operational.Įmployees of Park Blvd. The building, constructed in 1925, originally housed a Laundromat that was temporarily closed, and reopened in August 2011. The Park Boulevard location is the fourth site owned by the Zucker family, and is the second oldest Laundromat in San Diego. One year later the family purchased a second Laundromat, followed by a third two years after that. They were primarily looking for a good location, she said, and after six months of looking, they found it. “We used to work normal nine-to-five type jobs but wanted more time to raise our three children a relative had a Laundromat which offered more work flexibility and similar income,” said Lee Zucker, one of the owners.Īfter working in the relative’s Laundromat, Lee and her husband Eric set out to buy their own. was accustomed to a regular schedule until the prospect of owning their own business and working with family lured them into more offbeat hours.

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