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The stories behind Seattle's iconic Elephant Car Wash
CityStream: Elephant Car Wash
2/16/20176:58

Its signature pink elephant neon sign has greeted thousands of customers during 66 years of service. And despite feeling the squeeze from towering cranes and fancy high-rises, Seattle's Elephant Car Wash is as popular as ever. It also has stories to tell - ranging from wacky marketing plans involving pachyderms to celebrity clients like the Sultan of Brunei and President Reagan.

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