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Paris Cleaners Drop-Off Booth
1524 South Westnedge, Kalamazoo

The legacy of Paris Cleaners can be traced to 1902 in Kalamazoo. First located on O’Neill Street, Paris was one of the few early dry cleaners that lasted, with several satellite shops around the community. Dating to 1954, the South Westnedge branch of Paris Cleaners is a little gem in Kalamazoo. It was patterend after magazine clippings of California drive-throughs sent to its longtime proprietors, the Bell family, by a previous owner. Rumor has it that it was the first drive-through dry cleaner in the Midwest by only two days.
The drop-off booth’s color has an interesting tale behind it. The Bell family, who owned Paris Cleaners in the 1950s, could not afford to paint their old delivery truck when the drop-off booth was opened. All they could manage was a primer coat, which just happened to be bright purple. Associates and clients all responded well, and it hasn’t changed since.

Neon lights, brick glass windows, triangular shape and rounded corners place the Paris Cleaners Drop-Off at the tail end of the Art Deco movement.

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Vine

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Vine might not have many top sights, but Waldo Stadium and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vine
Kalamazoo which includes flowers and a garden

Kalamazoo Central Business District

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Kalamazoo Central Business District, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo State Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Kalamazoo Central Business District
The home was the first of the four built in Parkwyn Village and is constructed of concrete blocks, with interior trim of red Tidewater cypress.  The plan had several irregular protrusions that give it a pinwheel effect.  A playroom with basement was added in 1960 by John Howe of Taliesin Associated Architects.

The homes are all individually owned and not open to the public. Driving around the neighborhood to check them out was pretty interesting.

Oakland/Winchell

Oakland/Winchell might not have many top sights, but James W. Miller Auditorium and Oasis Hot Tub Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oakland/Winchell
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Stuart

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Stuart might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

Stuart
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West Main HIll

4/5(8 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in West Main HIll, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Waldo Stadium and James W. Miller Auditorium.

West Main HIll
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Western Michigan University - KRPH

While visiting Western Michigan University - KRPH, you might make a stop by sights like James W. Miller Auditorium and Waldo Stadium.

Western Michigan University - KRPH

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