Was Old Faithful used for laundry?

Old Faithful as Laundromat In the late 1800s it is reported that Old Faithful served as a laundromat of sorts for explorers and infantryman. They reportedly placed soiled garments in a quiet geyser that were then ejected clean and warm. They left out woolens, which apparently didn't handle the rough washing well.



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