In
1994, Historic Tyler, Inc. initiated a comprehensive survey of Tyler
to identify and document all buildings, structures, and sites fifty
years and older. Resources were rated high, medium, or low priority
as to historic significance by the preservation consultant. Products
of the survey research include spiral binders with resources identified
as to date of construction, building materials used, current owner,
past history, and consultant's recommendations. Black and white pictures
and color slides were made of all properties rated "high priority."
All property information was put on a computer disk to allow for updating
by Historic Tyler and city of Tyler Planning and Zoning Department.
The
survey, completed in 1999, documented 6,970 properties and identified
10 potential National Register Historic Districts, with 16 more neighborhoods
possibly eligible for National Register listing. Tyler's first historic
district, the Charnwood Residential Historic District, was listed
on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Tyler's Azalea
District will be nominated for listing on the National Register in
2002.
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SURVEY
RECAP
1994 -- Present
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| 1994-95
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Survey
of central business district and surrounding neighborhoods
Funding: Junior League of
Tyler, Inc.
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$10,000
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| 1996-97
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Survey
of Charnwood neighborhood
Preparation of National Register Nomination for 318 S. Fannin
Survey of small section of central Tyler
Funding: Private individual
donation and Historic Tyler, Inc.
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$7,250
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| 1997-98
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Survey
of North Tyler neighborhood, north of Gentry Parkway and part
of central Tyler
Funding: Community Development
Block Grant - City of Tyler
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$12,000
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Research
for Charnwood National Register Historic District
Funding: Certified Local
Government grant, with 50% match from private individual donation
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$11,000
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| 1998-99
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Prepare
the Charnwood National Register Historic District Nomination
Funding: Private donations
from neighborhood property owners, Historic Tyler, Inc., Vaughn
Foundation
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$7,500
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Survey
the Azalea District and Brickstreet neighborhoods
Funding: Certified Local
Government Grant with matching funds from City of Tyler
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$15,000
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Survey
the remaining portions of North Tyler
Funding: Community Development
Block Grant - City of Tyler
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$11,365
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| 1999-00
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Write
a comprehensive developmental history of Tyler and nominate the
Cotton Belt Depot to the National Register of Historic Properties
Funding: Certified Local Government
Grant with matching funds from City of Tyler, Rogers Foundation,
private individual donation, and Historic Tyler, Inc. |
$27,988
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| 2000-01
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Research
and prepare two multiple-property nominations to the National
Register of Historic Places - 1) Downtown Commercialbuildings
(six individually eligible buildings) and 2) Working Class Housing
(three districts)
Funding: Certified Local
Government Grant and City of Tyler
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$15,000
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| 2001-02
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Research
and prepare nomination of Azalea District to the National Register
of Historic Places
Funding: Certified Local Government
Grant and City of Tyler |
$22,000
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