James Tyler, Jr. (1869-1961), Architect
James Tyler, Jr. was born in August 1869 in London, England. He was the son of Lincoln architect and later firm partner James Tyler. He was a longtime Lincoln architect, elected state architect on June 4, 1903 by the Board of Public Lands & Buildings.[1][2][11] Tyler helped organize Lincoln Liberty Lodge 300-AF&AM, and served as its first master in 1918-1919. In 1947, Tyler was made a life member of Sir Galahad Priory No. 7, he received the Knights of the York Cross of Honor (the highest honor the York Rite of Masonry can bestow), was a past eminent commander of Mt. Moriah Commandery 4, past high priest of Lincoln Council 4, and member of Scottish Rite and Sesostris Temple. [4][5] In 1952, Tyler was honored at a banquet for 50 years of service to the masonry. He was married to Blanche.[10] Tyler died on February 21, 1961, survived by his daughter, Mrs. Marian Matthews of San Jose; his son, Claire P. of San Jose; his brother, Edward of Los Angeles; sisters, Mrs. F. M. Ryan of Lincoln and Mrs. Ethel Gaylord of Fort Meyer, Florida; 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and his cousin, Gertrude A. Tyler of Lincoln.[8][9]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Lincoln, Nebraska, 1915, 1926-1930, 1926-29, 1930-31, 1934-39, 1940-42, 1945, 1947, 1950
Educational & Professional Associations
____: architect, James Tyler & Son, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
1900: architect, Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
1908-1914; 1925: architect and partner, Tyler & Brandt, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
1916-1924: architect and partner, Tyler, Brandt & Tyler, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Buildings & Projects
Plumbing & Heating for Soldiers & Sailors Home (n.d.), Milford, Nebraska.[3][a]
Parsonage (1927), Vine Congregational Church, 530 N 25th, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:D09-411)
Park School (1930), NE corner of Charles & W 4th Streets, Fairbury, Nebraska. (JF04-431)
Elks Club (n.d.), 13th & P., Nebraska.[10]
St. Elizabeth Hospital (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
Castle, Paper & Matthews (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[10][12]
Little Block (n.d.), 11th & "O" St., Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
Woolworth Store (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
Remodel of Beatrice St. Home (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
Honors & Awards
1947: Knights of the York Cross of Honor, York Rite of Masonry.[4][5]
Notes
a. Tyler did this work while he was State Architect.[3]
References
1. Board of Public Lands & Buildings, records in the State Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society.
2. Lincoln Trade Review 2:1 (1903): 4. "James Tyler, Jr., of the firm of J. Tyler & Son, has been appointed State Architect by the Board of Public Lands & Bldgs. The appointment was much desider (sic) by many architects in the state owing to the prestige attaching to the office and Mr. Tyler is to be congratulated on his appointment."
3. Heating & Plumbing Specifications, Soldiers & Sailor's Home, Milford, Nebraska. State Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society.
4. “James Tyler Funeral Set For Monday,” Lincoln Star (February 23, 1961), 32:4.
5. “Tyler,” Lincoln Star (February 23, 1961), 32:7.
6. “Tyler,” Lincoln Star (February 24, 1961), 24:6.
7. “Tyler,” Lincoln Star (February 25, 1961), 14:5.
8. “Tyler,” Lincoln Star (February 26, 1961), 4B.
9. “Tyler,” Lincoln Star (February 27, 1961), 12:6.
10. 1900 United States Census, s.v. “James J. Tyler,” Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, accessed through AncestryLibrary.com.
11. Mrs. Maryan Tyler Matthew. Personal interview. November 27, 1978.
12. David Royce Murphy, "South Side of N Street.." Photo, pre-1975.
Additional Sources
Portrait in Nebraskans, 1854-1904 (Omaha: Bee Publishing Co., 1904), 168. [978.2.B39n]
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “James Tyler, Jr. (1869-1961), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, March 31, 2015. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, November 22, 2024.
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