Rust, William Ross, House - Tacoma, WA
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Hikenutty
N 47° 15.963 W 122° 27.775
10T E 540628 N 5234869
Quick Description: This beautiful mansion on the border of the North Slope Historic District was built in 1905 for William Ross Rust, President of the Tacoma Smelter and Refining Co.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2007 9:38:23 AM
Waymark Code: WM2G16
Views: 149
Long Description:
This beautiful mansion on the border of the North Slope Historic District was built in 1905 for William Ross Rust, President of the Tacoma Smelter and Refining Co. The building features Wilkeson sandstone (a prized local stone with a pink tone), a glazed green terra cotta tile roof, 18 rooms, 4 baths, 8 fireplaces, and a French Empire interior.
It is a Classical Revival style building designed by Ambrose J. Russell of Russell & Babcock Architects.
The structure is listed as city of Tacoma Landmark as well as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Street address:
1001 N. I St.
Tacoma, WA USA
98402
County / Borough / Parish: Pierce
Year listed: 1985
Historic significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Period of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]
Website (secondary): [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
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