Wilson Building

The Wilson Building is an historic 12-story building across from the flagship Neiman Marcus Building and is adjacent to the Mercantile National Bank Building. The building was completed in 1904 and patterned after the Palais Garnier in Paris, France. The historic structure fronts Main Street on the south, Ervay Street on the east, and Elm Street on the north. The Wilson building was the tallest structure in Dallas from 1904–1909 and was considered the premier commercial structure west of the Mississippi. The building was built for J.B. Wilson (1847–1920), who moved from Canada to Dallas and made his fortune in cattle during the 19th century. Prior to the building's opening, most of Dallas retail traffic was centered several blocks to the west. The success of the Wilson Building and Titche-Goettinger convinced Neiman Marcus to build their flagship store across Main Street and forever changed the city's retailing history.

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