Wilson Block, Historic district on Swiss Avenue, Dallas, United States

The Wilson Block is a historic district featuring four Victorian houses constructed between 1899 and 1902 along Swiss Avenue in east Dallas. The buildings are positioned at 2902, 2906, 2910, and 2922 Swiss Avenue, forming a cohesive group of restored residences from the Queen Anne architectural period.

Frederick Wilson and Henrietta Frichot purchased the land in 1898 and built their residence along with several rental houses that formed the foundation of this district. These structures were part of the early development phase when east Dallas was becoming an established residential area.

The Wilson House at 2922 Swiss Avenue served as the Meadows Foundation's offices after the foundation restored the block in 1980. The foundation offered the homes rent-free to non-profits; in 1982 the first tenants were the Suicide and Crisis Center, the Greater Dallas Council of Churches and the Center for Nonprofit Management. The carriage house is used by Preservation Dallas for educational programs.

The district is bounded by Swiss Avenue, Floyd Street, Oak Street, and Liberty Street, making it easy to walk through and view all the buildings together. The four houses are positioned closely enough that visitors can see the details of the Queen Anne architecture and understand the layout of this historic neighborhood.

The Wilson House at 2922 Swiss Avenue was the only house on the block with servant's quarters and a carriage house. That carriage house is now used by Preservation Dallas for educational programs, so the outbuilding tied to the household staff serves a public role today.