washhouses

the old school had a communal washhouse for all the students.

many working-class neighborhoods featured shared washhouses.

the washhouse provided a basic level of hygiene in the tenement buildings.

regulations governed the hours of operation for the public washhouses.

the city council approved funding for the construction of new washhouses.

maintaining the washhouses was a constant challenge for the sanitation department.

the presence of washhouses improved public health in densely populated areas.

children often gathered and played games near the neighborhood washhouses.

the design of the washhouses prioritized efficiency and cleanliness.

historical records detail the use of washhouses in urban slums.

the decline of washhouses coincided with the rise of indoor plumbing.