Home of Ben Bridge’s flagship store sells for $17m
The building in downtown Seattle which is the home of Ben Bridge Jeweler’s flagship store has been sold for $17 million.
It comes just three years on from Ben Bridge moving into the location after 94 years in the Liggett Building and within ten months of Lisa Bridge’s exit.
According to a report by the Seattle Times, real estate investment firm Green Gate Capital made the purchase.
The local news outlet approached Green Gate and the jeweler for comment on what the plans are for the property, which is known locally as the O’Shea Building, but both businesses have yet to respond.
Mostly used as office space, the site is known for its prominent location and ground-floor retail, which previously housed a Gap store.
The news is the latest development for Ben Bridge which is going through a period of change.
Last summer, Lisa Bridge, the last family member to lead the multi-generational family jeweler, departed the business shortly after it merged with Helzberg Diamonds – a decision made by its parent company Berkshire Hathaway.
Read the Watch Insider report on her departure HERE:
