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THE SWISS AVENUE
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5001   4937

YEAR BUILT: 1918
ARCHITECT/BUILDER: Architect: W.H. Reeves
ORIGINAL OWNER: J.R. Tennison
ORIGINAL
DESCRIPTION:
Two story 4-Square/Prairie. Tan brick. Composition roof; shingles of the hip roof wrap the eaves. Twin pavillions w/triangular gables; center dormer w/triangular gable; finials on all. Massive entry porch w/elliptical spandrel; four brick piers support roof of full width raised terrace; urns on parapet piers. Open porch on second floor above entry portico. Wide front door and side lights with leaded and beveled glass. Chimneys w/turned pots. Recessed two story porte cochere on left.
OF INTEREST: J.R. Tennison built this home for $25,000. It was later owned by the William W. Caruth family. This residence, referred to as the "Queen of Swiss Avenue," exhibits the most interesting roofline of any home in the historic district.
PHOTO GALLERY:

Dallas Morning News
March 4,1962

Dallas Herald
May 24, 1973

   

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