Elephant Car Wash’s Neon Pink Sign Departs Denny Way Perch
The top half of the Elephant Car Wash sign was removed first on Tuesday. The two halves together weigh about 5,000 pounds, according to Western Neon. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)
WN will be preparing the famous Elephant Car Wash sign for its new home at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) located in South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. With loving care we lifted the historic sign from its perch will take it in for repair and restoration work. Anyone wanting to contribute to the restoration efforts can donate here.
“The 5,000-pound sign will first go to Western Neon in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood for conservation work, before heading to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in South Lake Union. There, the museum will restore the sign’s neon lights, repair damaged and rusted elements, and take over long-term maintenance, according to a statement from MOHAI.”
Check out the full Seattle Times for more details on this historic local sign and follow us on Instagram as we restore, illuminate, and re-install this one-of-a-kind Emerald City landmark.
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