Peter Aaron, who has owned Elliott Bay since 2001 and moved the business to Capitol Hill, said it has been “an honor and a privilege to serve as steward of this unique and wonderful haven of literature and civility for the past 23 years.” Amidst the development, Murf and Joey have made thoughtful and intentional investments in the community.” “Capitol Hill has experienced explosive growth in recent years, and Elliott Bay has had tremendous opportunities as the neighborhood has changed around it. “We are all deeply committed to the neighborhood,” Taylor said in an announcement of the deal. Tracy Taylor, Elliott Bay Book Company’s general manager of the past 32 years, and married team Murf Hall and Joey Burgess of the Burgess Hall Group announced they have purchased the iconic store. Just short of its 50th year of business, Capitol Hill’s most popular retail transplant has new owners and a new connection to the neighborhood. Elliott Bay Book Company’s new owners (Image: Elliott Bay/Tanner Mclaughlin)
