Since its founding in 1977, Historic Tyler has been a leading advocate in successful efforts to save threatened historic structures, such as the Carnegie Library, McClendon House, and Tyler’s brick streets. Historic Tyler, using revolving fund monies, saved the 1881 Smith County Jail from demolition in 1986.

Remember, the ability to deliver our precious historic past for generations is in your hands now. Your donations and support of Historic Tyler, Inc. are greatly appreciated. With your help we can lay a cornerstone for tomorrow.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

  Annual Membership Meeting/Party

Silent Auction

Preservation Award

September 25, 2010

Home of Ellen & John Musselman

700 South Broadway

Invitations will be mailed the first week in September

 

  

Preservation Postscripts

Christine Cosby of Tyler was drawn the winner in Historic Tyler’s annual Photo Contest.  Her name was drawn from other correct entries submitted by Wes Schmidt  and LaDell Phillip, both of Tyler.  The correct answers to the houses photographed were:  204 Lindsey Lane, 504 Charnwood, 826 S. Robertson, 416 Charnwood, 518 Mockingbird Lane and 902 S. College.  The winner received $50 and a family membership in Historic Tyler.

Tyler City Hall, designed by architect Shirley Simons, Sr., received a Tyler Landmark plaque on May 25, 2010.  The building was constructed in 1938.  Tyler’s 1905 Cotton Belt Depot also received Tyler Landmark designation on May 25. 

As a result of Historic Tyler’s recent Plaque Party events, ten additional residences will feature National Register plaques.

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church was the first recipient of a Reflections Historical Marker in Tyler during a dedication ceremony on March 31, 2010. The church, located at 502 N. Horace Ave. in the Hickory Hill area, was organized in 1908 and during the past 100 years has made numerous contributions to the east Tyler area.