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And it did. What started as 640-acre settlement went on to become Dallas as it is today: the ninth-largest city in America thanks to enterprise initiatives and oil-related businesses that continue to draw people to the city. But Dallas is more than a sea of skyscrapers and business suits; the city is also an enclave of arts and nature, overflowing with botanical gardens, art galleries, and live theater. Dallas natives are also known for their love affair with fashion, which took root when the first Neiman Marcus store opened its doors in 1907. Of course, flashy dressers and a cosmopolitan downtown area don’t completely define Dallas; it is a southwestern city, after all. To find glimpses of Dallas' past, look no further than its many diverse neighborhoods.