Brick Streets District

2004

Situated in south central Tyler, the Brick Streets Historic District is approximately ½ mile south of Tyler’s original town square. The district encompasses 29 blocks of mid-19th century to mid-20th century residential, commercial and institutional development. A basis grid pattern comprises the district. The neighborhood developed on parcels of varying sizes and shapes between 1848 and 1953 with the most intensive development occurring between 1890 and 1940. Single family dwellings predominate, however, duplexes, four-plexes and apartments are also present, as are a number of commercial buildings, a school and a church. A number of substantial, high-style residences built for Tyler’s elite and successful business-class occur along South College, South Chilton, South Bois d’Arc and West Houston. However, most are small and medium sized popular, revival style and modern dwellings built from 1890-1940 for middle and working class families. Landscaping features include lawns, mature trees, perennial shrubs and stone. Brick and concrete walls reinforce the neighborhood’s character as do publicly funded infrastructure elements such as brick paved streets and stone-lined drainage channels. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in January, 2004.

Tyler Morning Telegraph – newspaper article: October 07, 2004
Signs To Designate New Brick Streets Historic District (follow link to read article)

Tyler Morning Telegraph – newspaper article: July 08, 2004
Brick Streets Area Takes In 29 Blocks (follow link to read article)

Presentation to the Texas Historical Commission – Review this presentation to view district boundary and photos of representative houses.

Brick Streets National Historic District Nomination – Review this document to determine if your property is contributing or non-contributing to apply for a National Register of Historic Places Plaque.

Application Form for a National Register of Historic Places Plaque.