Lumberman John Stuart Brace had his Brace and Hergert Mill company constructed this house, the first mission style home in Seattle, in 1904. Brace served as a Seattle Alderman from 1892 to 1894 and was also president of the Lake Washington Ship Canal Association. Brace also rented this house to the French government as a consulate. It was designated a Seattle Landmark in December of 1980.