History of
The Laundry Building has served Brenham in a variety of uses- from a grocer to most of its life as a commercial laundry building for several Brenham businesses. Its deep history is reflected throughout the building today with pieces of each use still evident- such as a cooler door that was part of its use as a grocer.
History Timeline
Building is Built
1883
Building opens as a flour, grain and cotton warehouse. A laundry is located on the north portion of the building.
Brenham Pulp Factory
1890's
Building is listed as the "Brenham Pulp Factory" in 1891 and by 1896 is listed as a steam laundry.
Grocery & Warehouse
1900's
In 1901 the building is used as a furniture warehouse and later in the decade it is used as a grocery.
Brenham Laundry
1930-2000's
Building is operated as a laundry under various names. It served as the laundry for the St. Anthony Hotel as well as a blacksmith shop. It was a laundry and dry cleaner under various names until 2009.
4 Star Concert Hall
2016
Before the building was scheduled for demolition, John Elford purchased 209 S. Market and transforms it into the 4-Star Concert Hall. The hall hosted many concerts until John's death in 2022.
The Laundry Event Hall
2024
In 2023 the building was purchased and transformed into The Laundry Event Hall.
ABOUT US
THE FULL STORY
from closure to
FILLED WITH CELEBRATION
How the Laundry Event Hall became Brenham's Best Little Wedding & Event Venue
When we first stepped into the historic laundry building, we were unsure of what to with it- but we knew it needed to be brought back to life! We recognized its potential and decided to combine our passion for hosting with our love for historic buildings. This led to the creation of The Laundry Event Hall, a fun and unique event space in Brenham that caters not only to the local market but also to groups all over Texas in need of a central Texas meeting space or unforgettable and affordable wedding venue.
Being near Houston and Austin we love to bring wedding parties together in our central location in the heart of downtown Brenham for unique and intimate weddings and events. We take pride in collaborating with other local businesses to create unforgettable events and introduce visitors to Brenham's authentic small-town charm. Our small team works tirelessly to ensure that every event is memorable and easy for our clients. We would love to meet you and help you plan a party to remember.
Owners and Managers,
Brent & Adrienne Schwartz
MEET THE TEAM
Event Manager
Emily Sherrillson
A Washington County native, Emily's passion for event planning and detail-oriented style makes her a great Event Manager. She can take your event from start to finish or just provide support for your DIY event as our Day-Of Coordinator.
Venue Manager
Adrienne Schwartz
As the Owner and Venue Manager, Adrienne is highly involved with the day to day business as well as being on-site for many of our events. Her love of hosting and vision for The Laundry Event Hall drives the success of our business.
