James Tyler & Son, Architects
DBA: Tyler & Son or J. Tyler & Son
Partners:
James Tyler, Lincoln, Nebraska
James Tyler, Jr., Lincoln, Nebraska
James Tyler, Jr. (1869-1961) was a draftsman in his father James Tyler's (1844-1919) architectural office from 1886 through 1892, then was elevated to a partner in 1893, with the firm referred to as Tyler & Son or J. Tyler & Son. They maintained the partnership for over a dozen years with commissions in many Nebraska communities. The father's emphasis began to shift in the early 20th century as he assumed the responsibilities of Lincoln's Water Commissioner, although he also continued to be listed in city directories as an architect practicing as J. Tyler & Son through 1907.
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, 1894-1895, 1899-1907
Educational & Professional Associations
1880-1883: Smith & Tyler, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
1883-1893: James Tyler (1844-1919), Architect, Lincoln, Nebraska.
1908-1914; 1925: Tyler & Brandt, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
1916-1924: Tyler, Brandt & Tyler, Architects, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Buildings & Projects
Dated
Three-story double business house of James Kelly for Browning, King & Co. clothing store (1893), O near 10th, Lincoln, Nebraska.[24]
St. John’s Czech Catholic Church (1893), NE corner 6th & F, Lincoln, Nebraska. (LC13:C07-912)
George W. Lowrey residence (1894), Lincoln, Nebraska.[25]
T. L. Buel residence (1894), Lincoln, Nebraska.[26]
Frank Rademacher House (1894), 1424 Grove St., Crete, Nebraska. (SAO1-3)
Plans for an auditorium (1894), on "Haymarket square, corner of Tenth and R," Lincoln, Nebraska.[27][b]
House plans for Harry T. Jones (ca. 1894), Lincoln, Nebraska (?).[28][c]
Lincoln Public Schools Administration Building (1897), SE corner 15th & N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.[17]
A. G. Evans house, (1902?), Lincoln, Nebraska.[2][3]
Burr Block (1902? remodel), NE corner 12th & O, Lincoln, Nebraska.[3] (LC13:C09-002)
Grand Island Carnegie Library (1902-1905), 321 W 2nd, Grand Island, Nebraska.[1] (HL06-002).
Kearney Carnegie Library (1903), Kearney, Nebraska.[1][23]
Hindley Cottage (1904), Weeping Water Academy, Weeping Water, Nebraska.[18] (CC19-068)
Insane Cottage Hospital (1904), Norfolk, Nebraska.[1][19]
Frank J. Rademacher house (1894), Crete, Nebraska (SA01-003)
Grand Island Carnegie Library (1902-1903), 321 W. 2nd, Grand Island, Nebraska.[21][22] (HL06-002) National Register narrative
Havelock Carnegie Library (1906), Lincoln, Nebraska.[21]
Fairbury Carnegie Library (1907-1909), 601 7th, Fairbury, Nebraska.[21][22] (JF04-022) National Register narrative
Seward Carnegie Library (1912-1914), 208 S. 5th, Seward, Nebraska.[21][22] (SW09-172)
Undated
Soldiers and Sailors Hospital & Boiler house (n.d.), Milford, Nebraska.[1]
Music Hall (n.d.), Hastings, Nebraska.[1]
St. Elizabeth Hospital (n.d.), 11th & South, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Richards Block (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Mayer Bros. (n.d.) , Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Putnam Block (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][19]
Rudge & Guenzel (n.d.).[1]
Lincoln Telephone Company (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Armstrong (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
10 cents Store (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Opera House (n.d.), Aurora, Nebraska.[1]
First National Bank, Building (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Lincoln Safe Deposit Vault (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
A.O.U.W. Hall (n.d.), Bellville, Kansas.[1]
Masonic Temple (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Mrs. Fitzgerald house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Dr. Farnham house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Mr. I. M. Putnam house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Mrs. Webster house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
A. M. Davis house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
R. E. Moore house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska (Ref.#3 (see James Tyler)
I. G. Chapin house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Thomas Cochrane house (n.d.), [1]
John Aines house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
C. D. Mullen house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Geo. W. Shreck house (n.d.), York, Nebraska.[1][13]
Dr. Boyden house (n.d.), Grand Island, Nebraska.[1][14] or Boynton
W. C. Rodgers house (n.d.), Seward, Nebraska.[1]
R. S. Norval house (n.d.), Seward, Nebraska.[1]
Row houses for Mrs Lamb (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][19]
Mrs. M. Melick Flats (n.d.), 13th & K St., Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][20]
R. G. Graham Flats (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
S. A. D. Shilling Flats (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Seward High School (n.d.), Seward, Nebraska.[3][19]
V. O. English house (n.d.), Grand Island, Nebraska.[5]
Dr. Leonhardt house remodel (n.d.), 17th & N, Lincoln, Nebraska.[5]
J. A. Hornberger house (n.d.), 18th & A, Lincoln, Nebraska.[6]
A. Davis house (n.d.), Seward, Nebraska.[6]
Fred Schmidt house (n.d.), 12th & R, Lincoln, Nebraska.[7]
Putnam Building alterations for Rudge & Guenzel (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[8]
Frank Harpham house remodel (n.d.), 18th & F, Lincoln, Nebraska.[9]
S. S. Stewart house (n.d.), Tecumseh, Lincoln, Nebraska.[10]
Addition to Hickman School (n.d.), Hickman, Nebraska.[11]
Frank Duteil house (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[12]
Notes
a. Firm advertised as “State Architects,” 1904.[15] (cf. James Tyler, Jr.)
b. The senior James Tyler had drawn plans for a large assembly building for Lincoln in 1890; this project may have been an outgrowth of that.[27]
c. A brief note in Nebraska State Journal of November 24, 1894, reported: "Judge Wurzburg was engaged yesterday with the case of James Tyler against Harry T. Jones for $410. The plaintiff claims that he drew up some plans for a house and the defendant refused to pay him for them."[28]
References
1. James Tyler & Son, Architects, undated letterhead.
2. Lincoln Trade Review 1:42 (1903), 3.
3. Lincoln Trade Review 2:1 (1903), 3. (contract for drwg plans, 2 story brick with auditorium)
4. Lincoln Trade Review 1:2 (1902), 4. (entrance moved to the west, new elevator, front remodeled for Columbia National Bank.)
5. Lincoln Trade Review 1:11 (1902), 4.
6. Lincoln Trade Review 1:15 (1902), 3.
7. Lincoln Trade Review 1:18 (1902), 3.
8. Lincoln Trade Review 1:20 (1902), 3.
9. Lincoln Trade Review 1:24 (1902), 3. (to draw plans).
10. Lincoln Trade Review 1:29 (1902), 8. (two story frame, 22 x46, $3,500)
11. Lincoln Trade Review 1:36 (1903), 3. ($3,500)
12. Lincoln Trade Review 1:36 (1903), 3.
13. Lincoln Trade Review 1:39 (1903), 9.
14. Lincoln Trade Review 1:40 (1903), 3.
15. Nebraskans, 1854-1904 (Omaha: Bee Publishing Co., 1904), 168. [978.2.B39n]
16. Vladimir Kucera, Czech Churches in Nebraska.
17. School Board Minutes, in Edward F. Zimmer to D. Murphy, email communication, July 7, 2011.
18. Mother Acklin Bullock, Congregational Nebraska. Lincoln: Western Publishing & Engraving Company, 1905, 260.
19. “Row Houses for Mrs. Lamb,” The Inland Architect and News Record Vol. 21. (illustration)
20. Mrs. Maryan Tyler Matthew. Personal interview. November 27, 1978.
21. Nebraska State Library Commission, Architects & Buildings File.
22. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
23. "Kearney Daily Hub" (July 7, 1903), 3.
24. "Lincoln Loyalty--Prominent Builders of Proud Structures in 1893," (Lincoln) Nebraska State Journal (January 1, 1894), 8.
25. "Notice to Contractors," (Lincoln) Nebraska State Journal (March 11, 1894), 15.
26. "Notice to Contractors," (Lincoln) Nebraska State Journal (March 19, 1894), 7.
27. "Auditorium Plans Are Now in the Hands of Tom Hickey. What It Will Comprise. Designed to Seat at Least Six Thousand People on Occasions When so Great a Capacity is Desired for Large Gatherings," Lincoln (Nebraska) Evening News (October 31, 1894), 1.
28. "How Mosher Got Shares...Court Notes...In the Courts," (Lincoln) Nebraska State Journal (November 24, 1894), 8.
Page Citation
D. Murphy & E. F. Zimmer, “James Tyler & Son, Architects,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, January 31, 2018. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, April 28, 2024.
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