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Inside the Restoration of the Rust Mansion | Home + Garden
Photo by Derrick Louie of Clarity NW Photography The Rust Mansion on North I Street in Tacoma always has held the attention of passersby. But in recent months, the massive 118-year-old dwelling has had all eyes upon it as a major construction project sought to restore the home to its original glory. For the uninitiated, the historic residence — often referred to as “the White House of the West” — originally was designed for William Ross Rust and his family by architect Ambrose J. Russell from the Tacoma-based firm Russell and Babcock. Rust ran the American Smelting and Refining Co. in its heyday, and it is for him that the…
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Water Damage Restoration Services
A variety of water damage restoration services are available, with costs ranging from a few hundred to ten thousand dollars. The cost of restoring your property depends on the type and amount of water that was involved, the time since the flood occurred, and the amount of salvageable property. Once the restoration process begins, professional restoration teams will assess the condition of your possessions and property to determine the level of repair necessary. You should also be aware of the type of water that was used, as clean or grey water represents a source of moisture from a sanitary source. On the other hand, grey and black waters are contaminated…
