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Seattle, Washington: Neon: Pink Elephant Car Wash

Pink elephant spritzing itself with its trunk had been a Seattle landmark on Battery St. since 1956. Nov. 2020: car wash demolished. 2023: Sign restored and moved to new outdoor location.

Address:
2200 7th Ave., Seattle, WA
Directions:
Downtown, on the northeast corner of 7th Ave. and Blanchard St.
Hours:
Best at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Pink Elephant Car Wash

The car wash is being demolished and the sign is now gone and moving to the Museum of History and Industry.

[Anne Christiansen, 11/25/2020]

Elephant car wash sign.

Pink Elephant Car Wash

A sign advertising the car wash beneath it with a pink elephant.

[jack e berry, 12/19/2009]

There are locations for this chain throughout the region. Nice neon pink elephant sign, though.


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