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The Bellevue Button Factory converted an eyesore into a riverfront destination. Years of visioning meant community input to address the need for downtown public restrooms and a business development center that dedicates two floors to high school programming as well as a business incubator.
Access to a walking and cycling trail along both sides of the building lead to a city park and a state park, re-establishes a sense of place.