Seattle, Washington: House That Would Not Move
Edith Macefield refused to sell her home to make way for a big building, so the building was built around it. Inspired the balloon house in the animated film, "Up!" Abandoned, but still standing.
- Address:
- 1438 NW 46th St., Seattle, WA
- Directions:
- Northwest of downtown. On the north side of NW 46th St. just before it crosses under 15th Ave. NW.
- Hours:
- Always visible from street. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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The house is still abandoned, and worth a look.
[Lady Amanda, 01/04/2020]
The rehab of the home appears stalled as are the permanent RVs across the street and their needle piles in need of rehab.
[Fred, 05/04/2017]Nearby Offbeat Places
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