Stafford-Miller House
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Marker Text: Ornate Victorian house built for millionaire cattleman-banker Robert E. Stafford (1834-90), one of 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. (1974) Supplemental Plate: After death of Mrs. Helena Miller on April 14, 1936, house was inherited by E.G. Miller, who is the present owner.
Marker No: 5088
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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National Register of Historic Places
Geographic: 29.705507, -96.540131
Location: 423 Spring Street, Columbus
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