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Julia Blasingame, the wife of Gustav Munzesheimer, was the daughter of a very prominent Mineola family who owned a local mercantile store. Julia and Gustav were married in January 1899, by the Episcopal bishop of Dallas, who, upon his arrival on the Cannonball train, was literally treated to a "red carpet" treatment. Pauline Munzesheimer was the only child born of this marriage (in November 1899) and spent her later years in Dallas until her death in 1987. Descendants of Pauline currently reside in Dallas. There are photographs of Julia and Gustav in the dining room which were provided by their Granddaughter Polly (Pauline) during a visit to Mineola.

The armoire, although not original to the house, has a very questionable history. A lead bullet is embedded on the inside of the left-hand door. We have no idea of the story behind its location, but are certain you can think of something. The walnut writing table was acquired from the Benham estate (a local Mineola businessman and community leader). The fireplace mantle is original to the house and is almost identical to the mantle in the Perry room. The bath was "borrowed" from a corner of this room and a corner of the Perry room during the 1987 restoration and contains a 4 1/2 foot tub. (Several inches of hot water provides a relaxing way to end the day.)