Wilson Historic District, Swiss Avenue

The Meadows Foundation saw the potential of the Wilson Block as the nucleus for a unique campus of non-profit organizations. After restoring Wilson Block, the Meadows Foundation and the Historic Preservation League identified and moved endangered Victorian houses in other parts of town to an adjacent block of Swiss Avenue. The Meadows Foundation also added building for meetings and other support facilities, and built a large new facility nearby to house its own operations. Central Square Park was restored for the City of Dallas, and once again became a site for picnics and strollers. And, in 1993, the Historic Preservation League moved into the Wilson House and established the Preservation Center and Intown Living Center. Today the Meadows Foundation properties house about 30 non-profit organizations on a rent-free basis.