This is an amazing story about an old lady who refused to sell her home to developers. Even after they offered her $1 million. Take a look at the picture. They ended up building AROUND her house. I think it’s amazing that she held out. I hope they don’t tear down the house now that she has passed away - it should be a monument!

Edith Macefield, 1921-2008: Ballard woman held her ground as change closed in around her