Rylander-Kyle House
Also known as: Kyle,Henry,Jr.,House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912-13 at 711 West San Antonio Street in San Marcos, this two-story frame house shows Colonial Revival design in a balanced, symmetrical form. A low pyramidal roof with gabled dormers covers the house, and a shallow pedimented portico opens onto a double-level porch carried by six large unfluted Ionic columns. Roy L. Thomas designed it and S.B. McBride built it. Most windows are original, and the interior retains brass light fixtures, stained-glass windows beside the fireplace and a pocket door between the living and dining rooms. Later changes include a modernized kitchen and a lowered porch floor with columns set on brick pedestals. The first owner, Ignatius Bramwell Rylander, was an Alabama-born agriculturalist and Confederate veteran who came to Texas in 1867. He worked in farm demonstration and represented Texas at national agricultural meetings. His descendants have lived in the house since its construction, and it is a key building in the local San Antonio Street Historic District.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as one of the most important buildings in the locally designated San Antonio Street Historic District and a typical Texas example of Colonial Revival style. It is also tied to its first owner, I.B. Rylander, a distinguished agriculturalist who represented Texas at national agricultural conferences. Family members have lived in the house since it was built.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83004508, listed August 26, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 711 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos |
|---|---|
| County | Hays County |
| Listed | August 26, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004508 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Roy L. Thomas, architect; S.B. McBride, builder |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; condition described as good, with some alterations, on its original site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.87855, -97.94706 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83004508.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000639
- This listing as JSON
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