

Round House factory workers, 1936.
A New Head
Shawnee Garment Mfg. Co. is bought by J.J. & Gene Truscott. Factory man, J.J. Truscott worked for the company as general manager and was their star salesman for 25 years before purchasing the plant. By 1940, Truscott has become sole owner.
A New Head

Round House factory workers, 1936.
Shawnee Garment Mfg. Co. is bought by J.J. & Gene Truscott. Factory man, J.J. Truscott worked for the company as general manager and was their star salesman for 25 years before purchasing the plant. By 1940, Truscott has become sole owner.
World War II
On December 8, 1941, American enters World War II against the Axis powers.
Round House continues its legacy of serving the military by making khakis for the U.S. Army.

World War II
On December 8, 1941, American enters World War II against the Axis powers.
Round House continues its legacy of serving the military by making khakis for the U.S. Army.


Factory baseball team, the Shawnee 'Roundhouse Overalls'. Aug 21, 1934.

Factory baseball team, the Shawnee 'Roundhouse Overalls'. Aug 21, 1934.

Gene Truscott

Round House advertisement. El Reno Daily Tribune. July 12, 1935.
Gene Truscott
Round House advertisement. El Reno Daily Tribune. July 12, 1935.

Factory girls, Mable, Mildred, and Dela in front of Round House factory. 1940's.

In World War II Round HouseĀ® makes khakis for the U.S. Army.
Factory girls, Mable, Mildred, and Dela in front of Round House factory. 1940's.
In World War II Round HouseĀ® makes khakis for the U.S. Army.


Hornbeck Theater with Round House factory in background. July 10, 1947. Shawnee, OK.
Hornbeck Theater with Round House factory in background. July 10, 1947. Shawnee, OK.

Round House vintage stripe jacket

Round House workers
Round House vintage stripe jacket
Round House workers

Shrum family children, 1935. Shawnee, OK.

Shrum family children, 1935. Shawnee, OK.