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The history behind Seattle's iconic pink Elephant Super Car Wash sign

The pink elephant that has greeted drivers on Denny Way for 64 years will be removed now that the famous Elephant Super Car Wash is closing permanently. The pink Elephant Car Wash sign was designed by Seattle's Beatrice Haverfield in 1956, and from there she gave birth to imagery that has become part of Seattle's history. She also designed the neon Ivar's sign on the waterfront, the original Cinerama sign, the now demolished Chubby & Tubby, as well ask Dick's Burgers. "She was kind of a unicorn in the sense that there weren't a lot of women doing what she did," said Historian Brad Holden. "Not only was she one of the only women making these signs in that era but her signs have become so iconic and such a big part of our metropolitan identity." More: https://www.king5.com/article/money/b...