The Santa Fe Castle — Attraction in Santa Fe

I've never been inside this place, but it looks like it has the potential to be uniquely wonderful. It's built directly off Hwy. 6 in Santa Fe, which aesthetically makes zero sense. However, that's also why it's so great. UPDATE:someone has bought this property and from the looks of it, the new owners are changing everything. I'm sure there's an article about it somewhere that I just haven't read yet. It's bittersweet for now, because I think everyone around here is used to seeing the eclectic castle. I am curious as to how it will turn out. Mostly, I'm just happy it's been purchased and...

I vaguely knew one of the daughters that belonged to the family that resided here once upon a time. They owned Franco’s restaurant in League City/Webster area. The daughter I knew of married one of my ex-husband’s operations employees from a local refinery. Very friendly, hospitable and well known family. People raved about the Franco’s restaurant. I saw the Castle in it’s heyday. Interestingly gorgeous in the day and I feel it still is even in it’s slight decay. If anyone does take photos, please post. I’d love to take some myself... truly an amazing, beautiful landmark in...

I’ve never understood this place. It’s a beautiful home but the current owners are either nuts or simply have zero care in the world about appearances... it’s a shame they’ve let the place turn into the dilapidated dump that it’s becoming. It’s such a unique property that people are very interested, but the owners have put up so many no-trespassing signs, silly bars and gates that it makes it terribly ugly and gives the appearance that whoever resides there is a paranoid hermit. I wish someone would clean the place up, and either open it for tours or at least give the...