Seattle to clean 20 years of gum off Pike Place Market wall

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Published Nov 05, 2015  •  < 1 minute read
  1. SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 19: A San Francisco 49ers fans looks at The Market Theater Gum Wall before the 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Alex Trautwig/Getty Images/AFP
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  2. The gum wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market is scheduled for its first deep clean in 20 years. Although the market cleans the curious tourist attraction every other month with a steamer, this is the first time anyone has tackled the gum's complete removal from the original wall, the Times reports. The job is expected to cost $4,000. Market officials know that avid chewers are still likely to deposit their gum on the wall, but they're hoping the clean-up helps contain its spread across the market's historic walls. Featuring: Gum Wall Where: Seattle, Washington, United States When: 04 Nov 2015 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com
    The gum wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market is scheduled for its first deep clean in 20 years. Although the market cleans the curious tourist attraction every other month with a steamer, this is the first time anyone has tackled the gum's complete removal from the original wall, the Times reports. The job is expected to cost $4,000. Market officials know that avid chewers are still likely to deposit their gum on the wall, but they're hoping the clean-up helps contain its spread across the market's historic walls. Featuring: Gum Wall Where: Seattle, Washington, United States When: 04 Nov 2015 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.comPhoto by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
  3. The gum wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market is scheduled for its first deep clean in 20 years. Although the market cleans the curious tourist attraction every other month with a steamer, this is the first time anyone has tackled the gum's complete removal from the original wall, the Times reports. The job is expected to cost $4,000. Market officials know that avid chewers are still likely to deposit their gum on the wall, but they're hoping the clean-up helps contain its spread across the market's historic walls. Featuring: Gum Wall Where: Seattle, Washington, United States When: 04 Nov 2015 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com
    The gum wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market is scheduled for its first deep clean in 20 years. Although the market cleans the curious tourist attraction every other month with a steamer, this is the first time anyone has tackled the gum's complete removal from the original wall, the Times reports. The job is expected to cost $4,000. Market officials know that avid chewers are still likely to deposit their gum on the wall, but they're hoping the clean-up helps contain its spread across the market's historic walls. Featuring: Gum Wall Where: Seattle, Washington, United States When: 04 Nov 2015 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.comPhoto by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
  4. The likeness of an American flag made from pieces of gum sticks to a wall at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    The likeness of an American flag made from pieces of gum sticks to a wall at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP
  5. A penny is stuck to layers of gum on a wall at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Besides gum, people leave pictures, business cards and other mementos. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    A penny is stuck to layers of gum on a wall at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Besides gum, people leave pictures, business cards and other mementos. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP
  6. Visitors check out Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    Visitors check out Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP
  7. A note that reads "Goodbye gum wall, we will miss you," sticks to a wall partially obscured by gum, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market. Besides gum, people leave pictures, business cards and other mementos. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    A note that reads "Goodbye gum wall, we will miss you," sticks to a wall partially obscured by gum, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market. Besides gum, people leave pictures, business cards and other mementos. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP
  8. Jessica Wang, left, visiting from Los Angeles, has her photo taken by Michael Teylan, right, at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    Jessica Wang, left, visiting from Los Angeles, has her photo taken by Michael Teylan, right, at Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. On Tuesday, a steam-cleaning process to remove all of the gum from the walls is scheduled to begin, the first full cleaning the quirky tourist attraction has received in 20 years. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP
  9. Visitors check out Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Known as the "gum wall," the sticky landmark has become a popular attraction to visitors and locals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    Visitors check out Seattle's "gum wall" at Pike Place Market, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Known as the "gum wall," the sticky landmark has become a popular attraction to visitors and locals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Photo by AP

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The gum wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market is scheduled for its first deep clean in 20 years.

Although the market cleans the curious tourist attraction every other month with a steamer, this is the first time anyone has tackled the gum's complete removal from the original wall, the Times reports.

The job is expected to cost $4,000. Market officials know that avid chewers are still likely to deposit their gum on the wall, but they're hoping the clean-up helps contain its spread across the market's historic walls.

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