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Munger Place is a historical district in Old East Dallas, Texas (USA), lying between Fitzhugh, Live Oak, Henderson, and Columbia streets.
[edit] History
Munger Place was established in 1905 by Robert Munger on 300 acres (121 ha) as one of Dallas's first suburbs, and was originally intended to be one of the most exclusive communities in the city. While initially successful, the Great Depression led many of the community's mansions to be converted into multi-family housing. The neighborhood quickly lost its elitist cachet, and by the 1960s many of the nicer houses in the area had been torn down or condemned. Starting in the 1970s, however, Munger Place began to be rediscovered, as enterprising individuals recognized the historic architecture (particularly Prairie Style) and large spaces behind the neighborhood's dilapidated veneer. Since being named a historic district in 1980, Munger Place has become an increasingly desirable location.
