Rudolph and Therese Runge House

In the 1880s and 1890s, stonemason Thomas Broad built several homes in Mason similar to this one, owned by E.J. and Louise Broad from 1891 until they sold it in 1895 to Therese (Marschall) Runge (1855-1946). Her husband, Rudolph Runge (1849-1914), was a German native who became a noted local attorney. The couple's sons, Carl and Roscoe, became prominent lawyers and politicians. The family sold the home in 1946, and subsequent owners have maintained the building's Victorian elements, many of which are common in Thomas Broad's work. These include turned posts and the use of random ashlar stone with unique pointing treatment and articulated quoins. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003

Rudolph and Therese Runge House is a historical marker in Mason, Mason County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Mason County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.7403, -99.2226 near Mason. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Paul Luthern Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mason County, Fort Mason, and First Christian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5319013029. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.