At a time when women faced enormous hurdles and obstacles in the workplace, possessing fewer opportunities and earning lower wages than men, the progressive and woman-owned and operated Averill Morgan Co. recognized the strength of working women and immigrants by offering them respect and chances to advance. Ahead of its time in the 1920s and 1930s, the cleaning and dye company offered not only superior service but also a classy work environment in its 1141 N. Seward headquarters.
Averill Morgan’s executives gained years of experience working for City Dye Works, many starting in menial jobs and advancing into leadership positions. Founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1901, City Dye Works was run by President John J. Jenkins and was considered Los Angeles’ largest and best equipped cleaners, dyeing textiles and garments for trade businesses and the official cleaners for the theatrical circuit. As with many textile manufacturing companies at the time, women made up a majority of employees because they earned lower wages and worked in more hazardous conditions as they desperately needed the income.
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