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After the conference I was attending ended, a friend and I took a walk around the French Quarter. He was well aware of Thursday Doors and he was kind enough to pause a few more than a few times. He even pointed out a few doors I might have skipped. I’ve been saving these for a week when I didn’t have a lot of time, since I don’t know much about these doors.

I do know two things: 1) New Orleans has enough doors for Norm to open a sub-chapter, and 2) I might like iron railings even more than doors.

Here in the States, we’re getting ready for our last holiday of summer – Labor Day. I’m taking a little vacation time leading up to the weekend, so I’m going to stop writing and start building a gallery of some cool southern doors. Click on any photo to scroll through them.

Thursday Doors is a weekly series brought to us by Norm Frampton. It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s full of interesting doors. If you want to join us, hop on over to Norm’s, check out his doors, then click that little blue button. If you want to add a door, you have plenty of time. Norm accepts door photos until noon Saturday.

92 responses to “Thursday Doors – Back in New Orleans”

  1. Lots of wonderful doors, Dan, but I’m still stuck on the first one trying to figure out the circles. With all the Thursday Doors, I thought I’d seen and could recognize most decorations but those are really unique. Good one. :-)

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    1. Thanks Judy. I was hoping someone could explain those. I really like that entrance.

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      1. Do they light up at night?

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        1. I don’t know. I didn’t go back. My wife checked the address. It’s a “Gentlemen’s Club” so it’s probably a good thing I don’t know more about it.

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  2. It looks like a fabulous place to visit, Dan. I love that last shot, with those gorgeous wooden shutters and the cutlery on the overhead sign.

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    1. There’s so much activity, Jean. If you’re up for a little night life, it’s a great city. I’m glad you like that last door. I had to edit the gallery several times to feature it.

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  3. I am determined to get to this historic city sooner or later!!

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    1. Take a hearty appetite :)

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      1. I always have that ready and able!!

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  4. No arguments from me regarding the doorscursion potential in New Orleans. My only visit there was almost 20 years ago, way before I got into photography and doors. I hope to get back there at some point with my camera of course.
    Thanks for sharing these Dan.
    BTW our plans are still on track for next Friday (12th) so don’t forget to email me. Enjoy the long weekend :-)

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    1. Thanks Norm. NOLA is certainly worth a return trip. For the food, the beverages, the people and of course, the doors.

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    2. I meant the 9th. Sorry for the confusion, I was looking at my August calendar instead of September.

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  5. From these photos, I can see why you have an attraction for iron railings! There certainly was an abundance of beautiful railings.
    The unusual brick building intrigued me the most with its shuttered upper windows and what appears to be an inner courtyard. The two opposing sides of the building are practically pushed up against each other. It looks very unusual.

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    1. Thanks Joanne. I do like those railings and balconies. I just think they add a lightness to the structure. The building you mention is a mystery for sure. I can’t figure it out, but it was interesting (like so many buildings in NOLA).

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      1. It definitely makes me want to visit New Orleans some day :)

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  6. Thanks for sharing these photos and doors, Dan. It takes me back to my one and only trip to New Orleans in the early 90’s. A couple of photos are familiar (the corner door building and Jackson Square Basilica), but the rest are a general reminder of why I loved the French Quarter. There is so much character in the buildings…from the doors, to the iron railings, to the balconies, to the shutters I remember an iron railing/fence off Bourbon Street that had ears of corn at the top of the spikes. New Orleans is truly a unique experience and I would go again given the opportunity.

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these photos, Mary. It amazes me how many interesting elements they have in that area of the city. I’ve been there twice in the past five years. I don’t think I’ll get back anytime soon, but I’m glad I got there after discovering Thursday Doors. I’d be kicking myself for not taking these photos.

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  7. Now why didn’t I just know that New Orleans would have such an abundance of lovely doors? Awesome doors, Dan. Have a thriving Thursday. Hugs

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    1. Thanks Teagan. There really are a ton of interesting doors in that city.

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      1. LOL, interesting things behind them too, I’m sure. Maybe too interesting! Bwahahaha… :)

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  8. More great doors from the Big Easy — good stuff, Dan. I like doors on corners, too, but they’re all interesting in their own way. Such a unique city.

    And when you run out of doors in the distant future, you can always launch “Thursday Iron Railings”. Hope you have a good holiday weekend! *raises hurricane to you*

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    1. Thanks Paul, although the thought of that hurricane makes my head twinge a bit. I’m not sure what it is about the corner doors, but I’ve always liked them. Iron railings, balconies, windows, shutters, I could stay in NOLA and feed a bunch of challenges.

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  9. New Orleans is ground zero for Thursday doors. The city is such a rich environment for you to take special photos. So interesting, Dan. Thanks.

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    1. Thanks John. I still have a pile of doors from that visit, and I only took two walks through the district,

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      1. I know. It is a goldmine.

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  10. Quite a gallery again, Dan. I know the feeling of stopping all the time to take photos of doors (or whatever else.) I mentioned the same thing in my post today, only it happened in Philadelphia with our daughter. :-) Have a great vacation and I know we’ll see the results of your doorsurcions.

    janet

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    1. I saw that in your post Janet. I guess we’re blessed with family and friends who understand the need to capture some doors. Philadelphia is a walkable city, but it does give you a lot of distractions.

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  11. Doors versus wrought iron is a hard pick. Norm’s post this week was amazing in part because of railings!

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    1. I had that same thought, Kate. There’s something so interesting about ironwork.

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  12. An impressive collection Dan, and interesting architecture. I like that first photo with the framed archway decorated with black circles.

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    1. Still trying to figure out those circles, but I liked the entrance.

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  13. Like you, I fell for the wrought-iron gates and balconies too. But the colorful doors are lovely as well. New Orleans is a strange city. Not sure I’d love to live there, but it is for sure a place to visit and a place to be photographied. I wish you a nice and safe Labor Day weekend, Dan. Just got a new computer, so I’ll be back to reading and posting soon. May catch up this weekend ac

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    1. Thanks Evelyne. I don’t think I could take the heat and humidity for as many months as they’re stuck with it. I was there in April and it was hot. Good news on the new computer. I always enjoy your blog posts, and it’s always nice to see you here. Have a good holiday weekend.

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      1. Oh yeah the weather is testing there. The computer is doing well. Thanks!

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  14. It’s just lovely there, no bones about it. Enjoy your time off, Dan :)

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    1. Sorry – this one got hung up in my spam folder. Enjoy :)

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  15. I’ve never been to New Orleans – from your pics it looks like a city full of contrasts. (I guess most big cities are)

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    1. There are lot of different things to explore. We walked down to the river. I love river cities

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  16. I haven’t been to New Orleans since 1983. I too fell in love with iron balconies, and colorful doors.

    I loved the first door with the red Bistro awning. Yes, very inviting. FWIW- I was shaking my head YES! to all your photo captions. :)

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    1. Thanks Deborah. It’s always comforting when people are moved in similar ways. Some of those doors just look like they have a story to tell. The Bistro looked very inviting, but we didn’t have much time. I’ve only been to NOLA for conferences, so I haven’t had much time during the day.

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      1. I only had one full day there to cram in as much as I could. I hope to return one day.

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  17. Love the doors in New Orleans. Thank for a great share Don 💛

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  18. My favorite door set is “#323” where the arch of the frame is red. There are initials of “G” and “H” on the windows of the two doors.
    My second favorite is the white set with pretty windows and on a red brick building (you said you liked this one a lot, too.) Like the “folding doors” which may protect the white doors with so many windows. I like semi-circular windows with “pie slices!” :)

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    1. Thanks Robin. I do like that red arch. I’m not sure I would have ever thought to paint it, but I like he way it looks. The white doors and the storm shutters are amazing. I’m not sure they’re my favorite, but I really like the photo.

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  19. Awwww…..somehow makes me feel less lonesome.

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Cheryl.

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  20. The balconies are amazing, the fake studs on the porch door frame and the corner door are my faves.

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    1. I do like the iron work on those balconies and railings. Corner doors always get my attention.

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  21. NOLA is such a short drive from where I live. I love it there; my husband not so much.

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    1. I can see both sides of that discussion, Lois. I’ve enjoyed my visits, but the heat and humidity are tough to take.

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      1. We are used to the heat and humidity; he doesn’t like that I like to just walk and wander, aimlessly. Do NOT take his side! :)

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        1. I’m so not doing that :)

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  22. A nice variety of doors, and I can’t resist the New Orleans iron railings either. :-)

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    1. Thanks. They are beautiful.

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  23. Great doors, Dan! Can’t wait for the wrought iron railings! I’m partial to blue doors! And shutters that work! Never been to New Orleans so appreciate the doors tour! Happy end of the week! 💛 Elizabeth

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth. The storm shutters in NOLA are almost an art form.

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  24. There might be an event you could host in these railings you mentioned????? :-) Great doors! Thanks for sharing :-)

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    1. Thanks Bee. I’m not sure I’m up for it, unless it’s an annual event.

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      1. It would be your event. You can do it any way you like :-)

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  25. Those pictures bring back fond memories . I was there twice .

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this.

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  26. I’ve never been to New Orleans. I’m not sure there’d be anything but the architecture to interest me despite my love of jazz. [I’m a Kenny G fan.] Still, I do like that bistro storefront. I know of two stores that have had the corner entrance [both gone by the wayside now] that I patronized when I was a teenager. One was a novelty store and the other was a drug store.

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    1. In the 90s there was a drug store with a corner entrance near where I worked. Our conference was the week between the two weekends of the Jazz Festival. I’m not a big fan but I enjoyed some good music.

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  27. I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans. Really cool pics, thanks for sharing.

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    1. The city has s lot to offer besides street after street of bars. Lots of good food and music and other things to see. I’d love to tour the cemeteries (all above ground).

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  28. the first door reminded me of those studded belts that used to be in – or it had a fun heavy metal feel. ha!
    I also love the dark wooden shutters – and it really does whisper of when shutters were used for weather and security things. Nowadays – so many are for decor – but those heavy wood doors look sound and you are right – add a nice look when opened.

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    1. Thanks. I’m pretty sure these are all operational shutters. With the weather they get, they need them.

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      1. yes – and maybe more of the area should be built on stilts

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        1. They certainly have a challenging future.

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  29. Ohh, plenty of excellent door and entrance and balcony stuff! Something tells me that New Orleans would be a grand playground for my camera.

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    1. You could walk for hours.

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  30. LOVE that corner door! And the heavy brown shutters on those last doors are gorgeous.

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    1. Thanks! Those are two of my favorite photos in this group.

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  31. Honestly, Dan! This post of yours just took me away and I’m shocked to admit I’m truly beginning to think twice about New Orleans. As in wanting to go there. Yes me. Who doesn’t particularly like cities. But these doors, the architecture the “spirit” of this city that comes so clearly across in your photos, have won me over. Now I think I know what Maddie’s purpose in your life is. It is to take pictures quickly so that you are not noticed taking pictures, especially when you are around people. See how everything really has a purpose? LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!!! I’ve been here for goodness knows how long just looking and looking and looking. You just made me fall in Love with New Orleans. Now I really have to go. Just saying that has excitement zinging through my veins. :)

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    1. I’m laughing at the notion that Maddie is here for a reason. Maybe there’s some truth to that. NOLA is certainly a city for people who like interesting sights – and people – and food – and music. It’s a fun place (but hot and humid).

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      1. Is there a time of year when NOLA is not hot and humid, like maybe the winter time? As for Maddie, glad to have helped you figure out her purpose in your Life. Hehehehehe <3

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        1. I’ve been there in March and April and hot. Friends were there in June and awful. Maybe January :)

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          1. I’ll keep that in mind, Dan. :)

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  32. Awesome pictures. New Orleans has great architecture. I believe every city has certain buildings that holds the attention of the visitors and locals as well.

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    1. I think you’re right. Every city has attractive buildings. You just have to find them.

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  33. Clearly I am a week behind…..sorry! Love these doors!!

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    1. Stop by any time Kirt. It’s always appreciated.

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  34. I’m catching up. Probably will be for awhile. I got really behind! These doors take me back to my first trip to New Orleans, I love the iron balconies, and shutters on the doors and windows.
    That top door with circles is interesting. I hope I get a chance to get back here. The first time I was here I had a toddler in tow… talk about cramping my style! :) Yeah. Jazz and blues clubbin wasn’t happening then!

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    1. Thanks. I can imagine that a young child would change the way one sees NOLA. I love the balconies.

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      1. Oh Good Lord! Are you just getting up? Oouch! If so that means it’s after 3am for me and EGADS I’m still up!! Worse I’m not ready for bed. I’m just getting my stride on! Yeah, you don’t need to tell me…I’m a night owl. I know it… life just didn’t deal me that deck. I’ll pay for my late night today when #1 Grandson wants to play all day. He keeps me hoppin! :)

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        1. I was pretty surprised when I saw a reply from you. I’ve been up for an hour. You’ve been up too long :)

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  35. It’s one of those days when time has no meaning…I’m just doing stuff I love, but I know when #1 Grandson wakes up it will be just about the time I’ll need a nap. I’ll take a nap before he gets up.

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