Description

Spanning a century of continuous economic and social change, St. Anne’s Steam & Electric Laundry in Swinford represents a vital piece of the commercial and industrial heritage of East Mayo. St Anne’s Steam & Electric Laundry – Swinford, County Mayo, 1925–2025 delivers a thorough, highly accurate chronicle capturing the complete technical evolution and community legacy of this landmark enterprise.

The text looks deeply past basic historical summaries to evaluate the practical functional operations of the plant, tracking the shift from early steam-driven machinery to modern electrical systems. The authors systematically guide researchers through original business ledgers, employment records, and fascinating oral histories from the generations of local women and men who powered the facility. Written with direct, functional clarity, this volume serves as an irreplaceable reference tool for industrial geographers, family genealogists, and passionate collectors of Mayo history.

Key frameworks preserved within this centenary study:

• Comprehensive Industrial Registers: Preserves rare equipment blueprints, commercial contract logs, business ledgers, and verified worker names.

• Socio-Cultural Legacy Tracking: Documents the laundry’s immense impact on Swinford’s economy, female employment trends, and local community infrastructure.

• Highly Scannable reference Layout: Formatted with organized chronological sections and clear data panels for low-effort historical research lookup.