This unassuming plaque, fastened securely to a pole, tells a tale of the Miller-Brautigam Home. It’s a story woven into the very fabric of Santa Fe, Texas. The Miller-Brautigam Home, a beautiful testament to Queen Anne architecture, didn’t start its life here. Its story begins in 1893 with the Alta Loma Improvement and Investment Company. This ambitious group of developers envisioned a town called Alta Loma, nestled along the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad. They chose a spot said to be the highest in all of Galveston County, a beacon against the unpredictable Texas weather. Among the families and businesses drawn to this new frontier were Henry and Effie Miller. Henry, the owner of the Alta Loma Lumber Company, saw the potential of this burgeoning town. In 1896, they chose this very spot to erect their home. They sold it within the year, but fate, it seemed, had other plans. The devastating hurricane of 1900, a storm that reshaped the coastline, spared their former home. By 1910, it was back in their possession. The ownership of the Miller-Brautigam Home changed hands several times between 1915 and 1930. Then, a skilled carpenter named Albert F. Brautigam purchased the house, making it a haven for his family. He crafted artificial limbs for patients at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, bringing healing and hope to many. The Brautigam family became synonymous with the house, their lives intertwined with its history until 1996. Today, the Miller-Brautigam Home stands as a proud reminder of Santa Fe’s past. It has weathered storms both literal and metaphorical. It reflects the resilience of those who came before, a testament to the enduring spirit of this tight-knit community.
Greenwood Church
How about a story of faith spanning generations? This is the story of Greenwood Church. Greenwood Church has a rich