In 1898, according to Atlas record #5113006922, it states "This historic neighborhood is located on land patented in 1838 to Illinois native John Grigsby.

"[9][10] However, the actual inscription on Marker Number 6922 reads: "Swiss native Jacob Nussbaumer, a colonist in the pioneer La Reunion settlement of the Dallas area, purchased this land prior to the Civil War.

In 1898 his wife Dorothea and children sold it to her niece Henrietta Frichot Wilson (1864-1953), the daughter of La Reunion settlers.

Irma attended Highland Park Academy, and was among the first Texas women registered to vote in the July 1918 primary election.

[12] Laurence also attended Highland Park Academy, and continued to live in the Wilson house with his first wife Era Craft (1901–1962) until she died.

Laurence donated his Swiss Avenue property with stipulations that the transfer of any part of his father's original purchase be preserved as a historical site.

[13] The Wilson Trust executives worked in cooperation with Fox and Jacobs, real estate developers that were involved in the preservation and restoration of historic districts in Dallas.

[13] The Meadows Foundation established their offices in the original Wilson home at 2922 Swiss Avenue,[13] and completed restoration of the block.

[6] They provide preservation services, research and conduct tours of the Wilson Block which is home to thirty-nine non-profit agencies that occupy rent-free office space in the district.