The Stories Behind Our City Streets

Local physician and historian, John Boyd, tells the human stories behind the street names of Grapevine, Texas, where history remains alive. After countless hours of research and personal interviews, John details the fascinating characters that helped transform the 1843 settlement into a modern city in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth.  Today, shops, art galleries, and restaurants occupy the 150-year old downtown buildings of Grapevine.  With the help of local historians, libraries, museums, personal interviews and photographs, John presents an unforgettable and sometimes surprising portrait of Grapevine’s unique history.