I knew this was going to be a busy week, with meetings at work and outside of work chewing up a few of my normally quiet evenings. So, I’ve been saving these houses (and their doors) for today. When I last visited Concord, Massachusetts, I decided to walk from Monument Square in the center of town, out to The Old Manse. That’s also when I discovered the Robbins house.
On the way, I walked by some beautiful old houses. I don’t know how old and I don’t know who built them, so they are perfect for a week when I don’t have time to do any research.
This post, like those of a few dozen other bloggers, photographers and amateur historians, is an entry for Norm Frampton’s weekly celebration of all things on a hinge. If you have a door(s) photo that you want to share, or if you just want to see what has been shared by others today, head on up to Norm’s place. He has some beautiful doors waiting for you, and links to hundreds of other doors.
The house is hidden, but this view shows off those sun room doors.
We’ll see how this one flies. The last time I included a dark house with a yellow door, most people didn’t like it.
Not the best picture, but I wanted to include the gate.
This is my kind of house. It’s attached to the barn.
I think I know where I would be spending my retirement. Then again, I’d probably have to keep working to pay for this,
Not the best shot, but the best the bright sun would allow.
I love the front yard, filled with spring!
That’s a substantial house.
Aother large home.
This was all about the garages doors.
Fifield/Fay house – 1825
I did find a little bit about this house, from a real estate listing. The 2,831-square foot home features five bedrooms, two and one-half baths, and four fireplaces. Was on the market in 2014 for $1.350,000 US.
Fifield/Fay house from the side. It’s bigger than it looks from the front.
The other approach to the house that’s integrated with the barn.
This house goes on and on.
This is the house that I showed the sun room doors of earlier.
I like this house. I like the shed dormers on the sides of the gambrel dormer.
Amazing assortment, Dan. I’m intrigued by the dark house with the yellow door. I suspect the owners wanted to communicate “welcome” and so it draws me in. Have a great day!
Thanks Gwen. I think the fact that I saw these doors in the spring, after a long dull winter, affected my view of them. The bright colors were welcome at that time.
I just love these big old homes. It is really a challenge to say which one I like the most. I would be delighted to take ownership of any of them … but the blue one with the white verandah! That one calls to me 🙂
Thanks Cheryl. This has been a long week. I’ll be happy to see Friday. The barn house is interesting. I have no idea what they do with the barn, but I know what I’d do with it. That last one is a favorite as well, that’s why I put it there in the gallery.
I wish you luck. It would take quite a few pennies to live on that street. I do give the people credit for keeping these homes maintained, and keeping the historic appearance of the neighborhood.
Hard to pick a favorite out of these handsome homes. The barn-house and the last one catch my eye. I would think I died and went to Heaven if I could afford to maintain any of these stately homes! Clearly the owners can afford to maintain their homes and do so to the nines.
Nice tour through this elegant neighborhood. Nope! Don’t like the brown house with the yellow door! 😳
I got lost on shed dormers and gambrel dormers, but I would gladly live in any of these homes. That yellow house with the columns and sun porch….yes, please. Beautiful homes, Dan.
Thanks Shelley – this was held-up in my spam folder. I guess the WP warlords don’t want you and I connecting out here. That hous e was one of my favorites.
Beautiful homes – but you have to ponder, who in the world thought, “how am I going to make this thing bigger?” At some point, like approaching the property line, it is a good time to stop adding on additions. :)
It looks like you had a beautiful sunny day for that walk, Dan. All the photos were filled with light and color. What a collection of really big homes — that must have been a long walk! I’m glad you included the white picket fence and gate entry. (Gate door is still a door!) That one is particularly charming. Hugs on the wing.
I’m not much of a gambler, but I’d play a round of jacks against you for the white house with the red barn. Wowza! What beauties these are! Holy crap Huge Substantial Home! What a show off! I say all that in admiration, even of the brown one with the yellow door. I’m not too good for a brown house :) But then, like, would the kids ever move out? Perhaps a lil yellow bungalow is just right after all!
What a great neighborhood! I love the first house full of Spring, and the big Yellow house. The one shaped like a barn is pretty neat too, and the brown one with the yellow door reminded me of a log cabin. A fancy one but a log cabin. I like it.
Thanks Deborah. I loe that house with all the spring flowers. I don’t want to think about the work to kee the houses maintained (or the gardens) but it was really nice walking by. Some of these places just go on and on. I like the one with the yellow door because it looks like a normal sized house.
Hi Dan – gosh I’d love to visit Concord again … I knew nothing about history, but now many decades later and through blogging – we learn so much. ‘History’ has been brought to life in recent times … the internet I’m certain helps us – and we can see things that we’d never normally get to know about. Fascinating stories and delightful photos – gorgeous – cheers Hilary
Wow, what a totally delightful neighborhood. So many lovely big old homes. I could easily imagine myself ringing any of these doorbells to kick the owners out so that I could move in.
I said “imagine myself”…not that I’d actually do it :-D
Ha ha – perhaps we should remind you that we’re not in the bail business either, Norm.
I can imagine living in some of these houses, Norm. They are beautiful; On the other hand, I’m not sure I’d want the maintenance burden. I am glad they keep them in such good condition, though.
Usually I can pick a favorite, but I’m hard pressed to do so on these beauties. I know the walk you took yet I’ve always driven by. Thank you for a great doors post.
Once I found a parking space, I didn’t want to give it up, Jennie. It was a longer walk than I planned, but it was beautiful day. It’s so pretty there. I’m glad you liked this.
Those are some honkin’ big houses. Also honkin’ pricey. But gorgeous! I love the last one, and the swoopy, gingerbready ones on the dormers of the Fifield/Fay house. And I’ll bet the dark house with the yellow door looks great in person! Some things just don’t photograph as well as they look.
I can’t get enough of the architecture and size of these homes. Love the one attached to the barn. You have taken some really good shots….felt like I was there!
After linking to Thurs. Doors, I tried to get back, but art is a very distracting thing, and I spent up till today (Monday) the whole weekend painting and writing. And of course All Seasons I needed to give attention too. The houses that stand out to me are the one on top on the right side – light and modern, and the left on second row – the brown was cute ! Of course, it is hard to overlook the last red one! Wonder what it would be like to live in a house like the last one … I bet many photograph this house. Have a great week, Dan!
Thanks! I think they all are interesting. I like that last one very much, and since it’s just outside the center of town, I’m sure it gets photographed a lot.
A whole weekend being involved in a creative process sounds wonderful.
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Amazing assortment, Dan. I’m intrigued by the dark house with the yellow door. I suspect the owners wanted to communicate “welcome” and so it draws me in. Have a great day!
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Thanks Gwen. I think the fact that I saw these doors in the spring, after a long dull winter, affected my view of them. The bright colors were welcome at that time.
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I just love these big old homes. It is really a challenge to say which one I like the most. I would be delighted to take ownership of any of them … but the blue one with the white verandah! That one calls to me 🙂
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Thanks Joanne. I understand the difficulty, although, the one that’s built into the barn is intriguing to me.
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Such beautiful homes…
I’m afraid I didn’t even notice the doors.
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Sometimes, it’s hard. There is so many other things going on.
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My favorite is the last one!!
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I like that one too, GP. There’s an eclectic mix of architectural details in that house, but they come together well.
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I was trying to classify it, but couldn’t. I’m glad you agree it’s eclectic.
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They are all beautiful houses, Dan. I like the barn house and the last one the most. Week is almost over. Yay.
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Thanks Cheryl. This has been a long week. I’ll be happy to see Friday. The barn house is interesting. I have no idea what they do with the barn, but I know what I’d do with it. That last one is a favorite as well, that’s why I put it there in the gallery.
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Had a nice stroll through this neighborhood…picking out my next home…perhaps the Fitfield/Fay House? Will begin saving my pennies now!
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I wish you luck. It would take quite a few pennies to live on that street. I do give the people credit for keeping these homes maintained, and keeping the historic appearance of the neighborhood.
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‘….under pressure…’
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I’m sure.
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There is a reason they call them ‘Stately’ Homes. I would love to while away a few hours on one of those verandas!
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I didn’t see anyone out there the day I was walking by, I’d hate to own one of those places and not be able to enjoy it.
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Nice pictures.
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Thanks Sharukh.
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Some beautiful old houses here, DAn. Good luck with work.
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Thanks – this week will be over soon.
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Hard to pick a favorite out of these handsome homes. The barn-house and the last one catch my eye. I would think I died and went to Heaven if I could afford to maintain any of these stately homes! Clearly the owners can afford to maintain their homes and do so to the nines.
Nice tour through this elegant neighborhood. Nope! Don’t like the brown house with the yellow door! 😳
🐾Ginger 🐾
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Thanks Ginger. I figured someone would want to paint that yellow door a different color. The two you mention are my favorite ones.
The houses are beautiful, but maintenance has to be expensive. I’ll stay put where I am.
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I got lost on shed dormers and gambrel dormers, but I would gladly live in any of these homes. That yellow house with the columns and sun porch….yes, please. Beautiful homes, Dan.
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These are lovely homes, Lois. The shed dormers are the ones that look like the roof just extends over them.
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Thanks, Dan! I’m gonna feel like such a pro when I see these on homes from now on. **aren’t those shed dormers great?** Oh, yeah–I’m ready!
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I agree with you – such a lovely selection of houses. I particularly like the one with the spring flowers in the front yard. :-)
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Thanks Shelley – this was held-up in my spam folder. I guess the WP warlords don’t want you and I connecting out here. That hous e was one of my favorites.
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I’m glad I wasn’t lost forever in the WP graveyard!
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Fabulous property porn Dan and some nice doors!
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Thanks!
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Beautiful homes – but you have to ponder, who in the world thought, “how am I going to make this thing bigger?” At some point, like approaching the property line, it is a good time to stop adding on additions. :)
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Some of these to tend to go on. I’m curious about the one attached to the barn. I wonder if they just ran into it an decided to merge the buildings.
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Love those picket fences.
Regards, Teresa
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They are pretty. That’s why I cramped the one photo, so I could include the fence and gate.
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It looks like you had a beautiful sunny day for that walk, Dan. All the photos were filled with light and color. What a collection of really big homes — that must have been a long walk! I’m glad you included the white picket fence and gate entry. (Gate door is still a door!) That one is particularly charming. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks Teagan. I love that fence and gate combo. It was about a 20-minute walk but it was worth it. It was a beautiful day.
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Simply gorgeous homes, Dan. You outdid yourself on this set.
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It was pretty easy, John. Walk, walk, snap – walk and repeat. I actually have more for next week.
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Beautiful town to walk and snap in though.
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Very nice pics.
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Thanks.
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I used to live in Belmont MA and visited Concord somewhat regularly. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
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You’re welcome. I’m glad I could give you some old favorites.
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Your blogs always make me yearn to be in New England again. Fine old homes but I wouldn’t want to maintain them!
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I’m glad you enjoy these posts, Jan. I wouldn’t want the maintenance either.
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I’m not much of a gambler, but I’d play a round of jacks against you for the white house with the red barn. Wowza! What beauties these are! Holy crap Huge Substantial Home! What a show off! I say all that in admiration, even of the brown one with the yellow door. I’m not too good for a brown house :) But then, like, would the kids ever move out? Perhaps a lil yellow bungalow is just right after all!
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I stink at jacks. It would have to be pool. I want the barn. I didn’t think about the kids, that’s funny and you’re right!
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What a great neighborhood! I love the first house full of Spring, and the big Yellow house. The one shaped like a barn is pretty neat too, and the brown one with the yellow door reminded me of a log cabin. A fancy one but a log cabin. I like it.
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Thanks Deborah. I loe that house with all the spring flowers. I don’t want to think about the work to kee the houses maintained (or the gardens) but it was really nice walking by. Some of these places just go on and on. I like the one with the yellow door because it looks like a normal sized house.
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This was one lovely bright happy day. Still loving the yellow door. And the house with the bush.
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It was a bright day, it was hard to get some of the pictures with the sun shining. . Thanks!
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Hi Dan – gosh I’d love to visit Concord again … I knew nothing about history, but now many decades later and through blogging – we learn so much. ‘History’ has been brought to life in recent times … the internet I’m certain helps us – and we can see things that we’d never normally get to know about. Fascinating stories and delightful photos – gorgeous – cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary. I think you’re right. I’ve learned about a lot of places I’ll likely never visit, just through Norm’s door-fest!
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Wow, what a totally delightful neighborhood. So many lovely big old homes. I could easily imagine myself ringing any of these doorbells to kick the owners out so that I could move in.
I said “imagine myself”…not that I’d actually do it :-D
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Ha ha – perhaps we should remind you that we’re not in the bail business either, Norm.
I can imagine living in some of these houses, Norm. They are beautiful; On the other hand, I’m not sure I’d want the maintenance burden. I am glad they keep them in such good condition, though.
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Usually I can pick a favorite, but I’m hard pressed to do so on these beauties. I know the walk you took yet I’ve always driven by. Thank you for a great doors post.
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Once I found a parking space, I didn’t want to give it up, Jennie. It was a longer walk than I planned, but it was beautiful day. It’s so pretty there. I’m glad you liked this.
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It really is beautiful there, Dan. The scarcity of parking and a pretty day we’re a good thing. Thanks, again!
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Oooh! So many beautifully interesting buildings, Dan. :)
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Aren’t they sweet?
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Those are some honkin’ big houses. Also honkin’ pricey. But gorgeous! I love the last one, and the swoopy, gingerbready ones on the dormers of the Fifield/Fay house. And I’ll bet the dark house with the yellow door looks great in person! Some things just don’t photograph as well as they look.
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These are beautiful homes, Marian. I admire them, but I wouldn’t want to have to maintain them (or pay for them).
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I can’t get enough of the architecture and size of these homes. Love the one attached to the barn. You have taken some really good shots….felt like I was there!
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Thanks Kirt. It’s so much easier to get a good shot while walking vs driving. Most of these houses have been here since the 19th century.
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After linking to Thurs. Doors, I tried to get back, but art is a very distracting thing, and I spent up till today (Monday) the whole weekend painting and writing. And of course All Seasons I needed to give attention too. The houses that stand out to me are the one on top on the right side – light and modern, and the left on second row – the brown was cute ! Of course, it is hard to overlook the last red one! Wonder what it would be like to live in a house like the last one … I bet many photograph this house. Have a great week, Dan!
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Thanks! I think they all are interesting. I like that last one very much, and since it’s just outside the center of town, I’m sure it gets photographed a lot.
A whole weekend being involved in a creative process sounds wonderful.
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Thanks Dan. Since you have a daughter who does art, you know that art is the only thing we make time for:)
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That last one is an absolute beauty, Dan.
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Thanks Jean. I really like that one.
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