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Edith Macefield, 86 years old, refused to sell her house to developers even when they offered $1 million dollars. She died this past week in her tiny two-bedroom, two-story house built in 1900, as was her wish.
"Edith Macefield, 1921-2008: Ballard woman held her ground as change closed in around her"
Posted by heather at June 20, 2008 11:38 AM
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Bittersweet, I'm sure. I wonder what her family will do with the house now? It would be a nice tribute for it to remain as a park/public area now...
Posted by: Jennifer at June 20, 2008 2:42 PM
Good for her! I hope they do make her house site a park or greenspace, maybe with a plaque picturing her home & briefly telling her story.
Posted by: Jayne at June 20, 2008 3:43 PM
Unfortunately, the house will be taken down, I think. I'm sure the developers planned for this. The money will sway whoever takes over the property. Hers was a labor of love.
Posted by: Stanley at June 26, 2008 12:02 AM