Inside Tacoma’s Blackwell Mansion, a stunning 135-year-old landmark with ghostly legends

If these walls could talk, they’d have more than a century of incredible stories to tell.

Tucked into the heart of Tacoma is one of the city’s true hidden gems: the historic Blackwell Mansion, an architectural treasure that’s as rich in history as it is in beauty.

Built in 1891, the nearly 9,000-square-foot home was once among Tacoma’s grandest residences.

“So this is the Blackwell mansion. It’s about 9,000 square feet, and originally it had over seven bedrooms and a variety of bathrooms, including Tacoma’s very first private steam bath,” said Chris Staudinger of Pretty Gritty Tours, who offers visitors a glimpse into the mansion’s remarkable past…

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