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Black and white photograph of the Seventh Day Adventist Church float in the Cherry Festival Parade. They are passing by the Bensley Cleaner located in the 100 block of West Front Street.

Black and white photograph of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Float at Cherry Festival.

Black and white photograph of a 'Life Guard' on an elevated hoist, passing in front of the Traverse City Record-Eagle during a Cherry Festival parade. 100 block of W. Front Street, with Bensley's cleaners, Traverse City State Bank, Montgomery Ward,…

Black and white photograph of Bensley men showing their beards for the 1947 Traverse City Centennial contest. Jack Bensley on right.

Black and white photograph of a car decorated with the Bensley's Dyer and Cleaner logo, as well as with flower vines. The parade float was probably for the Blessing of the Blossoms.

Bensley's Cleaners building. Dry-cleaned clothing can be seen in one window.

Cleaning carpets in the basement of Bensley Cleaners.

Bensley Cleaners building, early.

Photo of bathing beauties on a float in a National Cherry Festival parade; in 100 block of West Front Street, with Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bensley Cleaners and Traverse City State Bank in background.

Bensley's Cleaners. Delivery cart in front of store at 123 Cass St.