Photo by Kurt Smith/P-I The huge SODO sign is in storage and no longer crowns the neighborhood's centerpiece building, which is now Starbucks headquarters. Boosters like Mike Peringer predict the sign will be rising soon in another place. Related Story
				Saturday, April 11, 1998 It's gritty, blue-collar and sometimes home Residents and businesses fear new stadiums will paralyze traffic Sears' legacy, Starbucks' action and Frank Stagen's vision How to find a few frills and thrills amid the factories It's a hit when former restaurateur switches to supply side Urban art, barbeque and one huge building open to the public -- check it out By the numbers Nearby communities:     Georgetown     International District     Pioneer Square