The Edith Macefield House is a notable landmark located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. This house gained attention for its owner, Edith Macefield, who famously refused to sell her home to developers despite lucrative offers. As a result, the house became a symbol of resistance against urban development and a testament to Macefield's unwavering determination. The story of the house and its owner inspired a Hollywood movie and continues to attract visitors from around the world. Today, the Edith Macefield House stands as a reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the power of individual resilience in the face of adversity. It has become an iconic site and an important piece of Seattle's cultural history.
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A free and fun stop in Seattle, Washington. Apparently this was the house that inspired the Pixar animated movie Up. It's pretty easy to find and in an interesting neighborhood. It's also not too far from the Freemont Bridge Troll (both are free). I went on a Tuesday afternoon...and no one was there (I'm not sure if or when it's busy). I wouldn't travel to Seattle just to see this...but if you are there it's a must stop...almost sacred in nature...but definitely a cool sight to see. I left my purple hair tie on the fence as a remembrance.
Bittersweet story to this one of a kind home. The movie “Up” was inspired by this home a story!
Swinging by this place will envoke some feelings especially if you know the story a bit. There is no access to the house but the fence remains in protection for the public and the structure.
Its the Disney UP movie house!!!! Edith turned down a reported 1 million to sell. They built the buildings around her thinking the noise would drive her out but no. She held strong to the memories that house held for her and knowing where ever she went it would be in an empty house....just empty. It was a great movie I mean.... SQUIRREL .....HA DUG THE DOG.
Have you ever watched Disney's movie "UP". If so, you will recognize similarities.
I barely ever saw anyone even looking at the house. If you are not from the neighborhood, you probably don’t know the story behind the house and assume it’s just an old house sitting there to rot.
If you want to see a replica of the house in Disney Pixar’s movie UP, then you have to travel to Herriman in Utah. Herriman is just a short drive south of Salt Lake City.
Confused why an old house was left untouched when the new development took the entire block. Then I heard this house was marketed by Disney to promote movie "Up" since the real story behind this house paired well with Disney's movie.
If you know the movie and the story, then see it just passing by. Nothing worth to stop and visit.
When I read the story of this place I really like it but I was kind of dissapointed when I went there because the house looked neglected and abandoned.
A free and fun stop in Seattle, Washington. Apparently this was the house that inspired the Pixar animated movie Up. It's pretty easy to find and in an interesting neighborhood. It's also not too far from the Freemont Bridge Troll (both are free). I went on a Tuesday afternoon...and no one was there (I'm not sure if or when it's busy). I wouldn't travel to Seattle just to see this...but if you are there it's a must stop...almost sacred in nature...but definitely a cool sight to see. I left my purple hair tie on the fence as a remembrance.
Bittersweet story to this one of a kind home. The movie “Up” was inspired by this home a story!
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1438 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA 98107, United States
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