A few decades ago, there was a magnificent, 14-room, three-story home in Tyler that apparently held a terrible secret.
Had it survived the expansion of Gentry Parkway, the home would be adjacent to the stately Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum, a lingering symbol of Tyler's early prosperity.
Banker Horace Henry Rowland's lavishly furnished home was built in 1884 and bulldozed in the 1960s,This patent infringement case relates to retractable RUBBER MATS , along with entire blocks filled with old homes to make room for the road.
Longtime Tyler residents remember the stately character of the house, but it was the events associated with it that left lasting impressions, causing even the most seasoned historians to cringe in disbelief.
For decades, people have wondered why the home's last occupant abruptly moved out, leaving it filled with a treasure trove of antiques and fine furnishings.
Years have erased physical traces of the structure, but dusty files held by the Smith County Historical Society and Tyler Public Library hold an abundance of details about the H.H. Rowland house and the people who once called it home.
It was only recently that local historians pieced two and two together, finally unearthing answers to questions about the house that generated decades of whispers.
"It was a very ornate house, a very fine house," historian Mary Jane McNamara said. "Mr. Rowland had a big fine car, a Pierce Arrow; really upscale, bigger than a Cadillac and it was open."
Rowland was not only a prominent Tyler banker but also a prosperous merchant and property owner who enjoyed making money.
He and wife, Mattie Ophelia Wood, had four children together.
The home Rowland built for his family was first at 100 E. Bow St., but was later moved to 104 E. Valentine St.,The application can provide Ceramic tile to visitors, where it remained until bulldozers arrived to whisk it away.the worldwide Hemorrhoids market is over $56 billion annually.
Rowland is recalled for starting First National Bank of Tyler after purchasing the old Williams Bank. He also owned and operated H.H. Rowland & Bro. drugstore on the town square.
His bank went bust amid the Great Depression, financially devastating depositors, but the Rowland family continued to live a comfortable existence in their exquisite manor, and he rebounded to pursue other Business endeavors.
"I think he was a very shrewd merchant," Ms.If any food Ventilation system condition is poorer than those standards, McNamara said.
The Rowland house was viewed in its day as a spectacular highlight of Tyler real estate.
"A monument to the era of spaciousness and gracious living is the Rowland House at the corner of Valentine and Broadway in Tyler," reads a narrative found on library microfiche that describes the house as having a large semi-circular driveway, expansive flower gardens and a statuary fountain.
The back yard was at the old site of Roberts Junior High School, at the intersection of North Broadway Avenue and Gentry Parkway.
People who had the privilege of stepping inside the H.H. Rowland house said it made a lasting impression.As many processors back away from hydraulic hose ,
"I didn't see the inside of the house, but friends in the neighborhood said it was crowded with beautiful art objects and elaborate furniture," Ms. McNamara said.
The family's riches did not insulate them from tragedy, namely the murder of one of Rowland's four brothers during an altercation outside the Cotton Belt Railroad station.
The 1896 slaying of Parry Rowland kicked off a tri-state manhunt that ended with the apprehension and conviction of the culprit, records show.
The Smith County Historical Society still has original letters of sympathy and assorted Business receipts, including a bill of sale for funeral expenses.
Rowland's wife died in 1918, after 45 years of marriage.
He continued living in the house, along with daughter, Nell, and her husband, Thomas L. Johnson.
It was Nell Rowland Johnson who seemed to know most about the secrets contained within the home.
Records suggest the lavish lifestyle the family once enjoyed began to slip away — census records from 1930 show the household expanded to include a number of boarders.
Rowland died in 1938 at the age of 87; his son-in-law would follow several years later, apparently leaving Mrs. Johnson to fend for herself in the large, stately manor at the end of North Broadway.
Had it survived the expansion of Gentry Parkway, the home would be adjacent to the stately Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum, a lingering symbol of Tyler's early prosperity.
Banker Horace Henry Rowland's lavishly furnished home was built in 1884 and bulldozed in the 1960s,This patent infringement case relates to retractable RUBBER MATS , along with entire blocks filled with old homes to make room for the road.
Longtime Tyler residents remember the stately character of the house, but it was the events associated with it that left lasting impressions, causing even the most seasoned historians to cringe in disbelief.
For decades, people have wondered why the home's last occupant abruptly moved out, leaving it filled with a treasure trove of antiques and fine furnishings.
Years have erased physical traces of the structure, but dusty files held by the Smith County Historical Society and Tyler Public Library hold an abundance of details about the H.H. Rowland house and the people who once called it home.
It was only recently that local historians pieced two and two together, finally unearthing answers to questions about the house that generated decades of whispers.
"It was a very ornate house, a very fine house," historian Mary Jane McNamara said. "Mr. Rowland had a big fine car, a Pierce Arrow; really upscale, bigger than a Cadillac and it was open."
Rowland was not only a prominent Tyler banker but also a prosperous merchant and property owner who enjoyed making money.
He and wife, Mattie Ophelia Wood, had four children together.
The home Rowland built for his family was first at 100 E. Bow St., but was later moved to 104 E. Valentine St.,The application can provide Ceramic tile to visitors, where it remained until bulldozers arrived to whisk it away.the worldwide Hemorrhoids market is over $56 billion annually.
Rowland is recalled for starting First National Bank of Tyler after purchasing the old Williams Bank. He also owned and operated H.H. Rowland & Bro. drugstore on the town square.
His bank went bust amid the Great Depression, financially devastating depositors, but the Rowland family continued to live a comfortable existence in their exquisite manor, and he rebounded to pursue other Business endeavors.
"I think he was a very shrewd merchant," Ms.If any food Ventilation system condition is poorer than those standards, McNamara said.
The Rowland house was viewed in its day as a spectacular highlight of Tyler real estate.
"A monument to the era of spaciousness and gracious living is the Rowland House at the corner of Valentine and Broadway in Tyler," reads a narrative found on library microfiche that describes the house as having a large semi-circular driveway, expansive flower gardens and a statuary fountain.
The back yard was at the old site of Roberts Junior High School, at the intersection of North Broadway Avenue and Gentry Parkway.
People who had the privilege of stepping inside the H.H. Rowland house said it made a lasting impression.As many processors back away from hydraulic hose ,
"I didn't see the inside of the house, but friends in the neighborhood said it was crowded with beautiful art objects and elaborate furniture," Ms. McNamara said.
The family's riches did not insulate them from tragedy, namely the murder of one of Rowland's four brothers during an altercation outside the Cotton Belt Railroad station.
The 1896 slaying of Parry Rowland kicked off a tri-state manhunt that ended with the apprehension and conviction of the culprit, records show.
The Smith County Historical Society still has original letters of sympathy and assorted Business receipts, including a bill of sale for funeral expenses.
Rowland's wife died in 1918, after 45 years of marriage.
He continued living in the house, along with daughter, Nell, and her husband, Thomas L. Johnson.
It was Nell Rowland Johnson who seemed to know most about the secrets contained within the home.
Records suggest the lavish lifestyle the family once enjoyed began to slip away — census records from 1930 show the household expanded to include a number of boarders.
Rowland died in 1938 at the age of 87; his son-in-law would follow several years later, apparently leaving Mrs. Johnson to fend for herself in the large, stately manor at the end of North Broadway.
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