From the Beginning March - 1927
The Original West Chester Laundry
Late 40's Operation
Abandoned in the 90's
John "Mitch" Mitchell & Sister Donna Markley
ca. 1928
6/29/1949
Jayne & Nancy Jefferis Groundbreaking
demolition begins in the Summer of 1998
Key Players Making It Happen
Joe Messner, Donna MArkley, & Gary Toll
As construction progressed, we began the process of selling new memberships. West Chester was excited for the new business to grow - right in the heart of the boro.
A long and successful operation the West Chester Laundry closed it's doors in the last bit of the 20th century after 70 years in operation. The building fell into disrepair and was a shell in 1997 when Donna Markley and her partner Joe Messner saw the potential in redeveloping the site into a Health and Fitness facility. The idea for Mitch's Market Street Gym was born, and construction began in the summer of 1998.
Careful planning, a dedicated core management team, and fantastic cleanup and construction helped to revitalize a grafitti painted trash strewn, abandoned property into one of the most unique and successful fitness operations in America.
From the original restored hardwood flooring to the steel I-beams, the secret fumigation chamber, to the fur vault, Mitch's Market Street Gym has kept it's 19th century factory feel. Keeping the 23 foot high ceilings and updating the 10,000 square feet of windows, Mitch's Gym has replaced a tired old building into an expansive modern health and fitness facility. Here the culture of fitness, health, and exercise meets the needs of our clients with a dedication to providing the best service, in the most unique setting.
Come Visit TODAY!!!
Find out why
Mitch's Market Street Gym
is the best "Hometown Gym"
Mitch's Market Street Gym | 322 W. Market Street West Chester PA 19382 | 610-918-2900