Nelson St Laundry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Nelson St Laundry, he swore he heard someone humming old-time tunes from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an empty room—except for a faint, dusty scent of freshly ironed clothes. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from behind the counter: ‘Hey, you forgot your change!’ The delivery driver turned around—and found only an old, smiling sign reading ‘Nelson St Laundry: Fresh Folds Since 1952.’

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Nelson St Laundry, he heard an eerie humming coming from inside. Curious, he cracked open the door—and found the washing machines whirring in perfect harmony with the moonlight streaming through the windows. The delivery driver smiled, thinking it was some kind of magical coincidence. As he left, he noticed a neighbor waving from across the street—she’d been watching the whole spectacle with a twinkle in her eye. Turning off the lights, he drove away, wondering if next time he’d bring his camera for the ‘laundry moonlight show’.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Nelson St Laundry, he noticed an unusual commotion inside. A small dog, barking furiously, ran out of the building and into the street, its collar glowing softly in the dark. Curious, the driver followed the dog back inside only to discover a washer overflowing with colorful socks. The glow came from dozens of tiny LED lights sewn onto each sock’s sole! Turned out it was a prank by a regular who loved practical jokes. Everyone had a good laugh, including the relieved neighbor whose house the dog had been trying to get home to.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Nelson St Laundry, he noticed an old lady waving frantically from inside. ‘What’s going on?’ asked the puzzled driver. The old lady pointed towards the washing machines, where a small dog was happily chasing its tail in circles. ‘He keeps getting stuck,’ she giggled. With a smile, the driver rescued the little pup and sent him home with his grateful owner—a neighbour who’d accidentally brought Fido for a spin.’