It’s not often a city relocates a historic home, but Grapevine is a whole different story. After having relocated a century-old home in June, Grapevine went back for seconds, moving a second, even older property: the 1888 Historic Tate House, which has connections to no less a figure than current Mayor William D. Tate.

Previously located at 122 W. Peach St., the home was placed on a truck and carted down Main Street to the Cotton Belt Railroad District on July 8, at 701 S. Main St., where it will be restored for future visitors.

The home was owned by James Arthur and Dolah Haire Tate. James Arthur Tate was a carpenter, the son of Robert Tate and Martha Ellen, born in Tennessee. When he was a child, they moved by covered wagon to Grapevine, and he had one sister and two brothers subsequently born in Texas. One of Arthur's brothers was E. O. Tate – father of Gordon Tate (another Grapevine mayor) and grandfather of current Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate, now in his 49th year.

Arthur Tate was Mayor Tate’s uncle.

This is not the first time that the James Arthur and Dolah Haire Tate House has been moved. It was originally located in the Oak Grove Park area where Scott’s Landing now stands. In 1951, when Lake Grapevine was constructed, the house was moved into town to West Peach Street where it has been until now.

The Tate House will continue to tell stories of the lives and legacies of Grapevine leaders in its new location in the Cotton Belt Railroad District. It will be situated next to the Bragg House and Millican Blacksmith Shop.

Grapevine loves relocating its historic homes: The Winfrey Home was moved to Ted R. Ware Plaza in June.

This relocation is made possible by funds raised at Grapevine’s annual festivals including Main Street Fest and GrapeFest and through the Grapevine Heritage Foundation.