Stafford-Miller House - Columbus, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 42.319 W 096° 32.401
14R E 737994 N 3288665
Victorian House next door to the Old Stafford Opera House.
Waymark Code: WMVY4D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Ornate Victorian house built for millionare cattleman - banker Robert E. Stafford (1834-90), one of the organizers of Columbus Meat & Ice Co. Stafford built home and opera house in same year, 1886. By design, he could sit in his bedroom and see opera house stage performances, next door.

Home lost a cupola in 1909 hurricane; It was owned by the Staffords until 1915, then sold to Mrs. Helena Miller, whose descendants still preserve it.
Public/Private: Private

Tours Available?: No

Year Built: 1886

Web Address: Not listed
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