The UW (where I work) recently acquired the Safeco Tower, a 14-story building on the outskirts of campus. Along with the purchase came a number of auxiliary building and parking lots surrounding the Tower. Plans are afoot for my organization to move into one of those outbuildings.
I recently learned that this little architectural gem was included in the purchase.
That's right; it's an abandoned International House of Pancakes!
I am lobbying now for my office to be in the old IHOP. I can imagine my desk being a corner booth. My computer would share space on the formica table with the caddy of colorful syrups! There'd be a never-ending supply of pancakes at every meeting!!
Rumor has it they're planning to tear the building down, but I'll chain myself to the door if I have to!
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