The airwaves are awash in stories of the "news you can use" variety, meaning an endless and annoying stream of traffic and weather reports, mixed with consumer features that remind you to live the lifestyle of someone who religiously flips their mattresses every three months.
A year shy of 100 and full of memories of Jimi Hendrix, Billie Holliday, Mark Morris, and On the Boards, the Central District landmark awaits a wrecking ball. Here's a short history of the many eras of the building – and Seattle culture.