Sunday, October 19, 2008
Downtown Showdown, a Photo Series: Grapevine
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A metroplex is more than just the sum of its parts. Or is it? To dive into the true character of Dallas/Fort Worth, here we present the fourth segment in a photo series featuring the down towns, old(e) towns and city centers that feed into Dallas/Fort Worth. Each city brings its own character that, together, make D/FW such a special place to live. So keep an eye out for us, we will hit your neighborhood downtown soon. The metroplex, however, is a very large place. To tell its story through only two pairs of eyes (mine and staff photographer Laura Seewoester) wouldn't do it justice. If you have photos of your area city center, send them to our Flickr group and tag them Downtown Your City's Name and we will feature them in the segment on your city.
Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County; the earliest record of settlement in the area is in the 1840's. The city went through several names (Cross Timbers, Grape Vine Springs, Leonardville, and Dunnville) before residents settled on the name Grape Vine (later changed to one word). Grapevine was named after the wild Mustang grapes native of the area. It is now known to many as the wine capital of DFW. It hosts the annual wine festival, Grapefest, where the city features wine from all over Texas in the historic downtown Grapevine. The quaint downtown area, located on Main Street, consists of small shops, restaurants and performance venues where residents and tourists go to wine, dine and shop.
Photo Gallery
Downtown Grapevine
The Sidewalk Judge by J. Seward Johnson Located outside of Grapevine's Convention and Visitor's Bureau
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Photo by Laura Evans
The Prairie Windmill was erected in 1999 during the 15th Annual Main Street Days Festival. According to the city of Grapevine the windmill serves "as a reminder of changes that came to the Grape Vine Prairie with the European settlers during the mid 1800's, and the beauty and grace of machinery that made a way of life possible and pleasant..."
Photo by Laura Evans
The inside of the Torian Log Cabin, the oldest structure in Grapevine.
Photo by Laura Evans
The Palace Theatre Arts Center is the place to celebrate music, theatre, dance, cinema, and the visual arts in downtown Grapevine.
Photo by Laura Evans
The Main Street Bread Baking Company, known for their delicious desserts, sandwiches and salads. The fruit tart is pretty darn good.
Photo by Laura Evans
The Main Street Gazebo
Photo by Laura Evans
Detail of mural in parking lot.
Photo by Laura Evans
Street view of shops
Photo by Laura Evans
Flag in front of The Corner Store
Photo by Laura Evans
J. E. Foust & Son Funeral Home
Photo by Laura Evans
The Cotton Belt Railroad District Train
Photo by Laura Evans
Detail of the Cotton Belt Railroad District Train
Photo by Laura Evans
The Cotton Belt Depot
Photo by Laura Evans
The Homecoming by Michael Pavlovsky. Located at 701 South Main Street
Photo by Laura Evans
Truck in front of Master Made Feed
Photo by Laura Evans
Grain silo behind the Master Made Feed on 702 South Main Street
Photo by Laura Evans
Signs for Grapevine Flower Mart & Good Year
Photo by Laura Evans
Shopping center on Main Street & College Street.
Photo by Laura Evans
Family crossing the street
Photo by Laura Evans
Coffee beans in front of Holy Grounds Coffee Shop
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Does your city or suburb have an awesome downtown? Let us know, and we will make it out there for its very own Downtown Showdown.
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