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Photograph by Kirsten Anderson

Hammer Time

Making the antiques of the future at Black Dog Forge.

By Kirsten Anderson

THE HIP BELLTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD of Seattle is an eclectic mix of old and new, where the last remnants of seedy bars and artist enclaves are uncomfortably tucked between new high-rise luxury condos and trendy restaurants. While the streets are becoming lined with high-priced boutiques, one particular alley of Belltown still retains its former bohemian allure.

Nestled amongst spray-painted murals and dumpsters is a purple door with a wrought iron gate. Above it perches a rusted metal skeleton pounding on an anvil. In the doorway ...

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