Elgin, and the dry cleaning business, have changed a lot over the past half-century; for example, people tend to dress a lot more casual nowadays, Debbie Webb has observed. However, one thing that has remained constant is Modern Cleaners, which has operated continuously as a family business in Elgin in one form or another since the 1940s.
As a result of its longevity in Elgin, Modern Cleaners is the recipient of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Treasure Business Award, a program that recognizes the state’s well-established businesses and their historical value. Businesses that have been in continuous operation for at least ...