The Olivia Mansion

This was originally called the Moshiem Mansion.  That would be the name of the previous owner and builder of the home.  The owner was Emil Moshiem.  Emil was a German immigrant that immigrated to the United States East Coast in 1881.   Shortly after he moved to the US he made his way to Seguin Texas.

In 1983 he married a woman whos' family was from Brazil.

Her name was Lenora Mary Lowther.  Emil made a living as a lawyer.  

The house was built on a lot that Emil had purchased and had previously been owned by Texas Governor John Ireland. In 1898 he built the home on that lot, that had 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and was the first home in Seguin with running water and electricity.  The house was also built with coal burning Fireplaces.  

Emil and Lenora had 10 kids, 4 boys, and 6 girls.  It is reported that 3 of those children died of unknow causes.   Two were girls and one was a boy.  

In the 1980's the house was purchased by a Buick Dealer in town to be used as his use car lot.  He added the extra parking.  

This house recently caught on fire (reportedly a lightening Strike) and at this time it is unknown if the owners intend to rebuild.