William Ross Rust Mansion

William Ross Rust Mansion

Another Rust home is currently on the market. Located in Tacoma, Washington. This second home was built for William Ross Rust (1850-1928) in 1913 after the sudden and unexpected death of his oldest child Howard at the age 24 in 1911. It was designed by Frederick Heath. As the owner of the Tacoma Smelter and Refining Company, Rust spared no expense and it still shows over 100 years later.

The 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home has 11,683 square feet and sits on 0.45 acre. Upon entering the home, one can't help but notice the tiled vestibule emblazoned with the prominent Rust R. Gorgeous brickwork, ornate ceilings, stunning Tiffanyesque stained glass windows and sunroof and an intricately-designed staircase also greet you. It also comes complete with a grand ballroom and theater room. The home was nominated as one of the most beautiful homes in Tacoma in 1920. The property features an ornate carriage house with apartment as well.

In 1965, nearly 40 years after William Rust’s death, the home was purchased by Rex and Frances Williams for $28,000. The Williams family owned the property until 2018, until it was sold to Maxine and Glen McCallum on 9/28/2018 for 1,580,000.

In total, McCallum said the family spent roughly nine months doing renovations and work on the property, including completely rewiring the home, replacing the plumbing and recreating the large wooden doors on the carriage house. They also took out the swimming pool. Inside, classic features like the warm, oak-covered library, meticulously ornate ceilings, stained glass and the large basement ballroom live on, now complemented by new amenities like a modernized kitchen and a walk-in closet that automatically lights up when you enter.

The estate is currently listed for 3,500,000.

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