About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old umbrella propped against the dry cleaner’s door. Curious, he picked it up and found an envelope inside with just one note: ‘Take care of it.’ The umbrella turned out to be waterproof and stylish—perfect for spring showers. Soon, neighbors started dropping off their own umbrellas, each accompanied by mysterious notes like 'Wash well' or 'Don’t forget to open.' Eventually, Baird's became known not just for clean clothes but also for its weekly 'Umbrella Club' meetings under the colorful canopy.
2. A customer asked the dry cleaner’s clerk one day: ‘Why do you always seem so happy when I pick up my clothes?’ The clerk smiled and replied, 'Because every time I press your shirts, I imagine I'm pressing out not just stains but also life's little worries.' The customer laughed and said, 'That must be why you're always so cheerful!'
3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Baird’s Dry Cleaners and noticed something peculiar in the parking lot—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he approached it but dared not touch until the owner emerged from inside. The owner, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Jenkins, appeared with a puzzled expression on his face. He explained that it was just an old keepsake from his childhood, left there by mistake years ago. The delivery driver laughed heartily, relieved nothing dangerous had been found. From then on, whenever someone saw the mysterious box, they’d joke about its annual reappearance, making Baird’s Dry Cleaners a neighborhood legend.
4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Baird’s Dry Cleaners and noticed something odd. The usually quiet neighborhood was filled with soft whispers, as if someone were folding invisible shirts. Curious, he stepped inside, where dozens of ironing boards moved on their own, creating perfect creases in air-floating fabric. A voice called from behind the counter: 'Next order's ready!' Turned out it was just an overeager ghost employee helping out for free. Relieved, the delivery driver left with his load, never mentioning what he'd seen.