Brown Bear Car Wash began in Seattle in 1957. Victor Odermat opened the first Brown Bear Car Wash on 15th Avenue West in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, and that location is still in operation today. Today, we still strive to offer the same eco-friendly, customer-driven service that we have for over 60 years.

Back in 1957…

• Dwight D. Eisenhower was President.
• A car wash cost thirty-three cents.
• Soda was ten cents.
• And “All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley was the top hit on the radio.