The 2025 Historic Tyler on Tour features five homes showcasing Mid-Century designs as the Pollard Residential Historic District is in the final stages of the nomination process to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
On July 5, 2023, Historic Tyler submitted to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) the application for the proposed Pollard Residential Historic District to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district is approximately bounded by Hudson Street to the north, Paluxy Drive to the east, Southeast Loop 323 to the south, and New Copeland Road and Bateman Avenue to the west. These boundaries include more than 1,200 structures dating from the 1940s-1973 and reflect the Post World-War II era housing and population boom. The district showcases a variety of architectural styles, including Minimal Traditional, Styled-Ranches, and Modern residential designs.
On May 18, 2024 the State Board of Review approved the Pollard application to be submitted by the THC to the National Park Service (NPS) in Washington, D.C. for final review. A final determination of eligibility is expected from the NPS in 2025. If approved, the Pollard Residential Historic District becomes the 8th (and largest) historic district within the city limits of Tyler.
A Candelight Garden Party kicks off the annual tour from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, march 28. Hosted by Suzanne and Brad Curtis at 3117 Dinah Lane in the Pollard neighborhood, the evening includes heavy hors d’oevres, live music, a photo booth, and a tour of their 1955 International Ranch style home. Tickets are $125 to $150 and this is a 21+ event. Ticket price includes a weekend tour ticket.
The tours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Tickets are $15-25 and available at www.HistoricTyler.org. Some of the homes are residential designs by architects E. Davis Wilcox and Carl Gregory. Ages 12+. Note: Some properties feature sloped landscapes, stairs to enter the home, and multi-level interiors.
