Tyler becomes a city

Beginning1907. Card 79 of 165.

Tyler achieved city status in 1907, and after an election in April 1915 it adopted the manager-commission form of government.

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Handbook of Texas: Tyler, TXtshaonline.orgTyler achieved city status in 1907, and by 1910 it had 10,400 residents. After an election in April 1915 the city adopted the manager-commission form of government.

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