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• Office of Historic Preservation
  1500 Marilla Street
  Room 5CN
  Dallas, Texas 75201
  Phone: (214) 670-4206

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Swiss Avenue Historic District

Swiss Avenue, formerly part of the Munger Place subdivision, contains approximately 200 homes representing a variety of historical revival, Prairie and Bungalow styles in intact and restored condition. The district is also known for its elegantly landscaped parkways and properties. This was the first local historic district designated in Dallas. 

 Swiss Avenue Ordinan​ce #18563 (H/1)

 ​Swiss Avenue Ordinance (Codified)

Designations: Dallas Landmark, National Register of Historic Places (1974), State Historic Marker Program (1977) 

Further Research:

Swiss Avenue Designatio​​​n Report

Swiss Avenue National Register Form

Swiss Avenue State Historic Marker Text​

Swiss Avenue: The Making of a Historic District​ (Historic Preservation League, 1986)