Munger Place
Visiting Munger Place is like stepping back in time. Prairie Foursquare homes with broad porches line the tree-shaded streets. Neighbors know each other, there are always events, and the feeling of community is palpable. On Saturday, you can experience all of this at the Munger Place Wine Walk and Home Tour. Munger Place History Munger…
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Swiss Avenue has accounted for a lot of firsts. The tony neighborhood was developed by cotton gin magnate Robert S. Munger, who created Munger Place, Texas’ first deed-restricted neighborhood. The centerpiece of the exclusive neighborhood was Swiss Avenue, a ribbon of grand homes stretching from Fitzhugh Ave. to La Vista Drive. Swiss Avenue became Dallas’…
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The forecast called for showers and thunderstorms, but the sun shone brightly as residents spent Mother’s Day weekend taking a peek inside some of the most elegant historic homes in East Dallas. The Swiss Avenue Mother’s Day Home Tour kicked off Saturday with carriage rides, live music, food trucks, and lines around the block to…
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Home tour season is here, and it seems we have a beautiful neighborhood to explore every weekend. However, this Saturday is the corker with the much-loved Munger Place Wine Walk and Homes Tour. This charming house, built in 1917, has been restored to its former glory and updated with modern amenities. The restoration in 2000…
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Lemonade, coffee or maybe a glass of wine would be fine refreshments for enjoying on a home’s front porch. It’s April, and the living is easy, so buying a home where you can perfect porch sitting sounds like a good idea. In fact, this time of year, porch-sitting activities approach world-class level in North Texas.…
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