Philquist-Wood House
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Sweden native Sven Axel Philquist, local district clerk and later clerk of the Texas Supreme Court, hired Swedish builder F. Oscar Blomquist to build this family home in 1912. Following several subsequent owners, grocer Sam Wood purchased the house in 1943; it remained in the Wood family for more than 50 years. Today, the home exhibits its original detailing as a transitional hybrid, with influences of the Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles. The interior features an inglenook, and the exterior details include paired box columns, tripartite window groupings, dormers and gables. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Swedish-born court clerk Sven Axel Philquist hired a fellow Swedish immigrant to build this Austin family home in 1912. Grocer Sam Wood bought it in 1943, and it stayed in his family for over 50 years, keeping original detailing that blends Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman styles.
Why it matters
The house reflects the immigrant craftsmen and middle-class families who shaped Austin's turn-of-the-century neighborhoods and its evolving architectural tastes.
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Related people
- · Sven Axel Philquist
- · F. Oscar Blomquist
- · Sam Wood
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