The Goodman–LeGrand house and museum is located at 624 North Broadway, in the city of Tyler, county of Smith in the U.S. state of Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Smith County in 1976, and has been a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark since 1962.
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This house is an absolute treasure trove of local history. Our docent (Debbie?) explained that all of the items in the house were owned by the handful of family members who lived there. So the medical tools, furniture, tin-type photographs, paintings, china, clothing, books, musical instruments... all were owned by the Goodman/LeGrand families who lived in that grand house. She also explained how the house started off life as a small dog-trot house, and showed all the additions and changes that have been made over the years. She knew everything!
But even if you go and don't have someone to tell you the stories, there are labels on all the things explaining what those things are and who used them. If history is your thing, do plan to spend 2-3 hours perusing all the things from the house itself and it's contents.
I've been to many historical homes around the country, it's rather my thing. And this is the most complete collection of original items I've ever seen. The next most complete is in Natchez, MS.
Highly recommend a tour!! It's technically free (what??) but there's a suggested donation of a mere $3....
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The architectural splendor of the mansion, combining elements of Greek Revival and Victorian style, is amazing. Every detail, from the carved railings to the elegant chandeliers, testifies to impeccable taste and desire for beauty. A tour of the rooms of the house is a journey through time, where stories about balls, political intrigues and the daily lives of the inhabitants come to life.
Of particular value is the collection of artifacts, carefully assembled and presented by the museum. Furniture, interior items, photographs and documents reveal not only the personal stories of the Goodman-Legrand family, but also the broader picture of American society in the 19th and...
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While my wife and I were visiting Tyler we went to see the Goodman - LeGrand Museum. The Lady that gave us the tour of the Museum was very nice, at that moment we were the only ones. The house was built in 1859 and everything in the house including Furniture, Clothes, Pictures, Painting and even the Wallpaper is original. Once she finished giving us the history of the Family and the House then on our own we would look at 1st and 2nd floor. She even told us that this House was the first house to have Electricity in the City of Tyler. The City of Tyler is a very nice place to visit. We are planning to...
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