Having lived in Ballard for many years - I'm now in Missoula, Mont., and we just saw the last Denny's here disappear - I'd have to seriously say as an architect (having just seen interior views) that this building is definitely worth saving, There's always politics and money, but at some point, you've got to say "enough."

Our desire to express fun in design is worthwhile, not silly. The building anchors the corner and says, "Welcome to middle class Ballard." Not too differently than the Bardahl sign or even the Space Needle does for Seattle. When it's gone, it's gone forever - like extinction - that just doesn't seem right.

Monty Cawker

Formerly Ballard