The Ramey House in Tyler, Texas
historic place
The Ramey House, a historic place in Tyler, Texas, stands at 605 South Broadway Avenue. This Colonial Revival home was built in 1903 for Thomas Brown and Mary Josephine Spencer Ramey. It is an important example of turn-of-the-century domestic architecture, constructed with virgin cypress and southern heart pine. The house's architectural style reflects a revival interest in colonial American history and the late 19th-century classical movement. Thomas Boyd Ramey, a prominent local attorney and founder of Tyler's rose festival, resided here with his family until his death. The Ramey House was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1997. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, receiving this status in 1982. The house's historical significance is primarily architectural. It offers a tangible link to Tyler's early 20th-century architectural heritage.