John Ford, who filmed westerns in the valley (the Mittens and Merrick Butte), called it the "most complete, beautiful and peaceful ... But in Washington interest was minimal.

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A GREENDALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS ONE OF MORE THAN 100 HIGH SCHOOLERS IN WASHINGTON ... BUT IT’S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. THE ARCHITECTURE IS AMAZING. THE PEOPLE THERE, AND I’D SAY IT ...