About Deep ElluM
As one of Dallas’s first commercial districts for African-Americans and European Immigrants, Deep Ellum is one of the most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods in the city.
Deep Ellum was established in 1873 as both a residential and commercial neighborhood. Originally called Deep Elm as much of the activity centered around Elm Street just east of downtown Dallas, the pronunciation “Deep Ellum” by early residents gave rise to the district’s current name.
