Main Street District (Dallas, Texas)

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The Main Street District is an area of downtown Dallas, Texas, which runs along Main Street. It is bounded by Lamar Street, Elm Street, US 75/I-45 (I-345), and Commerce Street. The district connects many of the adjoining business and entertainment districts of downtown Dallas.

Main Street has historically been the center of the city of Dallas. Many of Dallas' major retailers, hotels and banks were once located here, and the district includes the city's early skyscrapers. Since the 1950's, development of downtown moved north and east to the City Center District, leaving many of the historic buildings inefficient for modern offices.

In the past decade, the Main Street District has experienced extensive urban revival. Many of the grand historic buildings that had been neglected have been restored and adapted for new use.