The Weinert House Bed and Breakfast
1207 N. Austin Street
Built in 1895

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The Weinert House Bed and Breakfast has preserved the elegance of the Victorian age in this 1895 Queen Anne landmark. This grand house was designed by McAdoo and Wooley, students of Architect J. Riley Gordon, and was built by John Goodrum. The original owner was Ferdinand Carl Weinert, a descendant of August Weinert who emigrated from Germany in the 1840's. F.C. Weinert was elected State Representative three times between 1892 and 1910, a State Senator in 1912, Secretary of State in 1913 and State Representative again in 1930-34. He and wife Clara had seven children and maintained homes both here and in Austin. F.C. Weinert (1853-1939) is credited with co-authoring a parole sentencing law and for authoring a state resolution providing more humane treatment of convicts. The 4,000 sq. ft home features an original band-painted frieze in the formal room downstairs. It also has a parlor, music room, six fireplaces, and beautiful fretwork over the parlor entrance and stairwell. The three-story turret is trimmed in an intricately carved frieze. Dormers, gables and a balustrade porch together give character and interest to this home. The exterior has been painted in taupe, maroon and cream colors while the interior has new baths and an updated kitchen. A full basement, original carriage house, picket fence and lovely gardens complete the setting. The home was owned for many years by ML and Mrs. Thomas Lovett, as Mrs. Lovett was the granddaughter of F.C. Weinert. In 1990 it was sold to Lenna Thomas was operated as a Bed and Breakfast for fifteen years. In December 2005, when it was sold to Christina and Robert Kibel, the Weinert family members sold the adjoining rear lot to the Kibels, so the entire senatorial estate of 1.6 acres is now intact. The Kibels performed extensive remodeling and landcaping and created a guest house from the former carriage house.

Weinert House
Bed and Breakfast & Special Events
1207 North Austin
Seguin, TX 78155