Wilson Building
National Register of Historic Places

Wilson Building

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Listed
July 23, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79002931

About this property

The Wilson Building is a historic 8-story building in the Main Street district of downtown Dallas, Texas. The building was completed in 1904 and patterned after the Palais Garnier in Paris, France. The historic structure fronts Main Street on the south, Ervay Street on the east, and Elm Street on the north. The Wilson building was the tallest structure in Dallas from 1904 to 1909 and was considered the premier commercial structure west of the Mississippi. The Wilson Building is situated across from the flagship Neiman Marcus Building and is adjacent to the Mercantile National Bank Building.

Location

1621-1623 Main St.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
32.78143, -96.79735

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Wilson Building listed on the National Register?

Wilson Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Wilson Building?

Wilson Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilson Building?

The period of significance for Wilson Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.

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