Originally developed in 1905 by R.S. and Collett Munger, the district forms part of the original 300-acre Munger Place Development. The area's proximity to downtown Dallas was part of the Mungers' vision to create a neighborhood whose residents would become involved with diverse facets of urban life.
The designation as Dallas' first historic district over in 1973 has ensured the preservation of this vision. The success of The Swiss Avenue Historic District has inspired preservation in numerous Dallas neighborhoods - both residential and non-residential.
The Swiss Avenue Women's Guild website offers an online audio tour, complete with directions and interesting facts about the homes and the local civic and business leaders who built them.