(Even though we do not have a whole lot of dust in Seattle and secondly, I do not mean to say I am unsympathetic to the cute B&O Espresso building’s demise). The B&O Espresso building is making place for a new 6-story mixed-use building after a 37-year run at the corner of Belmont and Olive here in Capitol Hill. The dessert cafe’s owners Majed and Jane Lukatah has relocated to Ballard for now, but intends to open up shop again at this same place in 2014. Was the building historic, and should it have been preserved? I am not sure. I just trust the new building that will take its place will fit in with its surroundings – and will have some architectural character to show, even if it is brand new.
