Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic road with significance to the city’s development. The area, known as ‘The Bricks,’ has served as a key route for the community since the early 20th century. The boulevard is recognized for its brick paving and its role in connecting neighborhoods.
In the late 1920s, Camp Bowie Boulevard was a busy street. Families drove along the brick road, passing local shops, groceries, bakeries, and service stations. The street was originally called Arlington Heights Boulevard and was renamed Camp Bowie in 1921 after a nearby World War I military camp. By 1928, the road was paved with red Thurber bricks. The neighborhood, then called Chamberlain Arlington Heights, was annexed by Fort Worth in 1922, showing its growth and importance.
Today, Camp Bowie Boulevard is about three miles long. Half of the road still has the original red Thurber bricks, while the other half uses modern Acme bricks. The older bricks are set in sandstone, which gives the road a rough surface. The newer bricks are set in concrete for stability. Maintenance is challenging, and opinions among residents vary, but many value the bricks for their historical importance…