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Hometown carwash closing after 50 years of service

ST. LOUIS — A rainy day couldn’t stop customers from saying goodbye to Gas House Car Wash, which closes today, according to station Fox 2.

ST. LOUIS — The closing of Gas House Car Wash is a significant event for its customers and employees, according to station Fox 2.

“I’ve been coming here for over 15 years,” said Charles Conway, a longtime customer. “So yeah, “I’m quite sad to see this closing.”

After 38 years in business carwash owner sells both carwash and lube sites

The wash will be replaced with housing, and the area is going to have an Ikea built across the street next year.

Lead Cashier, Tunya Barnett-Finley said it’s hard on the customers seeing Gas Light close. “They love it,” she said. “They don’t want to see it close. They say we’re the best wash in St. Louis.”

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The wash had its own unique charms, like an indoor oasis and a giant penguin. Gas House also had a popcorn machine, which has found a new home. “[It’s] cross the street at the firehouse,” said Barnett-Finley. “They couldn’t wait, they’ve been on it.”

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