The legendary home of Edith Masefield (Edit Macefield) in Seattle

This old lady was a real national hero, and its centennial house is still located in Ballard, Seattle. Eight years ago, a woman offered one million dollars for a house, but she did not agree.

Edith Masefield (Edit Macefield) moved into this house in the distant 1966. Within a few years, Seattle, like the rest of America, was absorbed by the construction boom. In all attempts to developers to buy the American desire to live in this place, she successfully refuses. So much so that in 2006, the year she was offered a million dollars. But persistent Edith surrendered. As a result, builders had to reshape their projects. Her house became even object that is required to visit during a tour of Seattle. Subsequently, her image was the basis for the cartoon "Top!».
















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