Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Seaquist Home

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. Seaquist Home Marker

Inscription. In 1887 work was begun on this structure by the Rev. Thomas Broad. Banker E.M. Reynolds acquired (1891) and enlarged the house. The architect, Richard E. Grosse, also did the ornate stonecutting and woodcarving. Property was sold (1919) to Oscar E. Seaquist, a Swedish immigrant, who finished the structure, still owned and occupied by his family. Exemplifying fine workmanship and materials, the house features a third floor ballroom. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11293.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 30° 45.081′ N, 99° 13.908′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Lotus Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. The marker is located in front of the house along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Broad Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spring Street Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Broad Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); Methodism in Mason County (about 600 feet away);

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The Lindsay House (about 800 feet away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holmes & Bierschwale Law and Land Office (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

Also see . . . The Saequist House History. Seaquist House Foundation

In 1887, Rev. Thomas A. Broad started constructing a handsome, two-story sandstone and limestone house north of Mason’s courthouse square on Comanche Creek. Broad was a popular Methodist pastor whose sermons “showed deep thought and a familiarity with important scientific discoveries,” according to the Mason County News. However, he became better known in Mason for his second occupation as a stonecarver and builder. His work featured ornate carved limestone that contrasted with the darker sandstone. The Broad family sold their imposing house for $4,000 in 1889. Reverend Broad with wife Grace.

(Submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front entrance to the Seaquist Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The front entrance to the Seaquist Home and Marker

The front view of the Seaquist Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

3. The front view of the Seaquist Home

The view of the north side of the Seaquist Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

4. The view of the north side of the Seaquist Home

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.