Junius Heights

Junius Heights is Dallas' largest historic district, a neighborhood of more than 800 homes in Old East Dallas.  This neighborhood is situated east of Munger Place, south of Swiss Avenue and southwest of Lakewood. It is relatively rectangular, bounded roughly by Gaston Avenue on the NW, Paulus Avenue on the NE, Reiger Avenue on the SE, and Henderson Avenue on the SW.

Junius Heights was built at what was the eastern edge of the city of Dallas in the late 1910s and construction continued into the 1930s. Most of the houses are Craftsman and Prairie style bungalows with a smattering of other styles. The neighborhood was served by the Junius Heights streetcar line until streetcar service was discontinued in Dallas.

Junius Heights is home to a small, locally owned neighborhood establishment worth mentioning.  Garden Café is located at 5310 Junius just off of Munger.  With great food, fresh vegetables, and an extensive herb garden, you won’t want to miss out on this East Dallas staple.  Other East Dallas landmarks within walking distance to Junius Heights are Lakewood Theater and Lakewood Shopping Center.