Located just north of the Mason courthouse square, the Seaquist House stands as a prominent example of 19th-century Hill Country architecture and local history.
Construction of the Seaquist House began in 1887 under the direction of Reverend Thomas A. Broad, who utilized local sandstone and limestone. In 1891, banker Edward M. Reynolds purchased the property and hired architect Richard Grosse to significantly expand the structure, adding a third floor, porches, and a cupola. Swedish immigrant Oscar Seaquist acquired the home in 1919, and his family maintained the property for over fifty years. Today, the Seaquist House Foundation oversees its ongoing restoration.
The house was originally built in 1887 by Reverend Thomas A. Broad. It was later expanded by Edward M. Reynolds in 1891 and purchased by Oscar Seaquist in 1919. The Seaquist family maintained the property for decades before it was acquired by the Seaquist House Foundation in 2015.
Yes, public tours are available on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Private and group tours can also be scheduled by contacting the tour director. Special events and self-guided tours are offered throughout the year.
The Seaquist House features a blend of architectural styles, primarily Queen Anne and Italianate. It includes rusticated sandstone walls, decorative limestone carvings, a prominent front bay window, a wrap-around porch, a turret with stained glass, and a third-floor cupola.