Rucker Mansion is a landmark perched above Everett. The Rucker family commissioned the mansion in 1904 as a $40,000 wedding gift for Ruby Brown, who married Bethel Rucker that December. It’s worth the short detour for its architecture, views over the bay, and quiet, leafy streets—perfect for a breather on your ride. The Rucker family commissioned the mansion in 1904 as a $40,000 wedding gift for Ruby Brown, who married Bethel Rucker that December.