Garcia Cleaners Closes After 117 Years | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

After 117 years and four generations, Garcia Cleaners & Shirt Laundry is closing its doors this fall — a bittersweet farewell for a beloved community staple. Edward Escalante, who started as a teen and now manages the shop, says it’s time to pass the torch. His grandfather taught him the craft, and his mother and uncle, now in their late seventies, are ready to retire after decades of service. The business, which opened in 1909 and weathered economic shifts and changing fashion, will shutter on September 29th, with pickups available until October 31st — marking the end of an era for countless…