I have a riddle to ask and see if anyone thinks its the same answer i came up with?

Thomas had an idea which I firmly support. Wrap your arms around that but don’t get in a stew. I could be a Whirlpool or a Maytag-just to name a few. i think its where jefferson and washington street intersect. we are doing a treasure hunt and the clues have lead me down jefferson street ( thomas jefferson) and the maytag thing goes along with (washing)ton or could it be thomas edison and a telephone pole is whats supporting it?i dont know if you have any suggestions please let me know