“Two doors for Dan…double points?” Yes, Brad – you get double points
According to the blog calendar, I was on vacation from last #ThursdayDoors until this #1LinerWeds. Although I took a few door photos while in Pittsburgh, I know I have some I’ve used before. I have to sort those out and do a little research. Therefore, today’s doors are borrowed from others, but they all come to me courtesy of Brad Lewis.
Brad is the inspiration for Brad, a.k.a. Skippy the bartender that shows up on Saturdays when the bartender is mean, or making mistakes, or otherwise exhibiting traits I don’t want to associate with Cheryl. Brad isn’t error-prone, or mean and exhibits none of those traits, but we met at a bar where the bartender was/did. Since Brad likes Skippy, the saga continues.
When he’s not posting old New York doors for me on Facebook, Brad is an author, residing somewhere on the west coast, or perhaps lower Manhattan. I have read many of his books. My favorite is “Hollywood’s Celebrity Gangster” a biography of notorious crime figure Mickey Cohen. Brad’s most recent book is “Mickey Cohen a Novel” which is a highly entertaining bit of ‘informed fiction,’ told by Mickey and Brad and featuring some wonderful gangster-era dialog. I highly recommend both.
Thursday Doors is a fun and exciting weekly blog hop dedicated to the love of doors. Doormaster, Norm Frampton sets up shop every week at his blog, shares some interesting doors collected during his travels and opens the comments to door aficionados from around the globe. If you love doors, and want to see/share door photos, head on over to Norm’s site and enjoy.
The photos are described in their captions with the information posted with the photos. I asked Brad if he wanted to say anything, since he contributed the photos and the captions: “Tribeca and Soho in New York can keep you busy for days looking at buildings and doorways.”
1922 – Armbruster …. The former Monument Hotel. At the time of the photo the building houseD an automobile sales and service business. The building was demolished in the 1950s.; “w cor Broadway + Linden Ave Flushing 1922” Brad says: “If you want a reservation, be sure to ask for a high floor, corner room. If you are near the front corner of the building you will be awakened by the milk deliveries.”
A door for Dan – 37th Street….
Opened in 1904, this library isn’t the largest even in Brooklyn, but it has an antiquated charm that makes it worth a stop if you’re a local or happen to be in the area. Architecture buffs will get a kick out of the century-old beaux arts building, which was thankfully saved from demolition in 2013 by City Council. It’s also notable for being the first Carnegie library in Brooklyn
“Two doors for Dan…double points?” Yes, Brad – you get double points
Berenice Abbott is remembered as one of the most independent, determined and respected photographers of the twentieth century. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 17,1898. Abbott recounted a lonely, unhappy childhood. However, later in life, she attributed her strong characteristics of self-reliance, determination and independence to her unfortunate childhood experiences.
“A door for Dan – 37th Street…” This is appropriate, since Dan (me) did consulting work for American Thread for about 6 months back in 1982.
Near Corn – Still looking around…found this…
Windsor Tower – Tudor City Complex, Windsor Tower, 5 Tudor City Place, New York County, NYC – Historic American Buildings
Police box – One woman commented: “This must be Dr. Who’s neighbor’s house.”
Villard Houses, 451-457 Madison Avenue & 24 East Fifty-first Street, New York County, – Historic American Buildings….Appearing as a single Italian palazzo, the Villard Houses were actually six residences built around a central courtyard by architects, McKim, Mead and White. One of the firm’s earliest works, this urban complex has remained substantially intact.
“For those of you familiar with SoHo and Tribeca, this is my breakfast place for many years. If you go, tell Nick that I sent ya….The locale inspired part of the trilogy in my book “Dissolution”…….(Varick and Broome)”
’nuff said
2nd Street, west side, between Borden and 51st Avenues, – Queens County Bank, a branch of the Corn Exchange Bank. -Sperr October 25, 1936
Near the bank that was part of the Corn Exchange today. I like the old building better.
Lost Trolleys of Queens and Long Island By Stephen L. Meyers
Brad Lewis: “This has been on my desk for about 40 years….I got it as a graduation present after completing 6th grade”
Thanks GP. He’s been posting these every now and then for a while. I set them aside, and realized I had enough to make a nice post. It sure came in handy. I don’t like to skip this blogfest, but I had nothing. I do like the undertaker – “never made a grave error” – gotta love that.
LOVE the undertaker joke!! Great collection of doors. I really like the American Thread building, corner door and stairway. Also the library in Brooklyn. And the Police Box!!
Thanks Ginger. The American Thread building makes me think that I need to go out to Willimantic, CT and get some pictures of the thread mill where I did my consulting stint. They also have a thread/mill museum. There’s a retirement day-trip ;)
The undertaker text is pretty funny. I am grateful to Brad for sharing these.
Thanks. That;s the nice thing about this blogfest, it brings out the door lovers from every corner. I just took a look over at your place – I love those old wooden doors.
Good job, Brad! Although our daughter in Philly has never contributed, she does often have some doors she wants to show me when I visit and she’s great about putting up with my stuttering progress as I stop to take door photos every 15 seconds. :-) Nice of Brad to door-nate his time and photos.
“door-nate” I like that, Norm is going to have to publish a dictionary, soon. My brother send me a door photo he took as he was leaving Pittsburgh, It’s nice of our family and friends to put up with us and support our habit.
This was a fun adventure! Thank you, Dan. I especially loved the Carnegie library. Beautiful! As I’ve mentioned before, I see differently now because of #ThursdayDoors! :)
Dan, about the door of the American Thread Company, I think it’s the third or fourth door I’ve seen on your blog that is situated at the corner of the building facing the corner. I know of only one building in Denver situated that was and it’s a store in the downtown area. Do you know the reason for this angle? Also, is it more common in the eastern US?
I don’t know the reason for the angled door, Glynis, but I do enjoy finding them, so that might explain why you’ve seen them here so often. I would guess (only a guess) that it saves building a door on each side. I do know that I think it makes the entrance feel more welcoming.
My fave is the corner cafe with the newspaper selection outside the doors. Our current selections are 3 newspapers. “Newspaper envy” Thread Company is a close 2nd.
Nice! I love it when people bring me doors! These are great! I like the corn place shot and the fire escape shot best, but really, so nice of “Skippy” to serve up any doors :)
I posted recently a Thursday Doors post with door contributions by others as well. I love it when they do this. :) Thank you to your friend on behalf of the entire door community.
One of the Best collections Doors.
Thanks for the Share
Shiva
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Thank you. I’ll pass that along to Brad.
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Double points for sure. :-)
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He deserves that, and perhaps a bit more, Judy.
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Good friends share door finds 🙂
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Ha ha – I think we need a bumper sticker, Joanne ;-)
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Brilliant idea 🙂
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Hi Dan – certainly lots of doors in Tribeca and Soho in NYC … so glad Skippy was happy to help … makes life easier sometimes – cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary. These came to the rescue this week, that’s for sure.
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Friends of the door, eh? Your own little club! Love the photo of the Undertaker’s door and windows. Nice caskets.
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It looks like you can try them out. I mean, you want to be comfy, right?
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Thanks for passing this on, Dan, great doors! I liked the undertaker joke too!
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Thanks GP. He’s been posting these every now and then for a while. I set them aside, and realized I had enough to make a nice post. It sure came in handy. I don’t like to skip this blogfest, but I had nothing. I do like the undertaker – “never made a grave error” – gotta love that.
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Some good doors indeed, Dan, and even a good building — I really like the 1904 library. Thanks to you and Brad!
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Thanks Paul. That library is a wonderful looking building. I think all the early Carnegie Libraries had nice architectural details.
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Thanks to Brad/Skippy for the great collection of doors!
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Thanks Laurie. He saved the day with this group.
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LOVE the undertaker joke!! Great collection of doors. I really like the American Thread building, corner door and stairway. Also the library in Brooklyn. And the Police Box!!
Nice of Brad to share.
🐾Ginger 🐾
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Thanks Ginger. The American Thread building makes me think that I need to go out to Willimantic, CT and get some pictures of the thread mill where I did my consulting stint. They also have a thread/mill museum. There’s a retirement day-trip ;)
The undertaker text is pretty funny. I am grateful to Brad for sharing these.
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Hi, I found you on Norm’s Thursday Doors. Loved your contribution, especially the undertaker joke. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks. That;s the nice thing about this blogfest, it brings out the door lovers from every corner. I just took a look over at your place – I love those old wooden doors.
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Good job, Brad! Although our daughter in Philly has never contributed, she does often have some doors she wants to show me when I visit and she’s great about putting up with my stuttering progress as I stop to take door photos every 15 seconds. :-) Nice of Brad to door-nate his time and photos.
janet
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“door-nate” I like that, Norm is going to have to publish a dictionary, soon. My brother send me a door photo he took as he was leaving Pittsburgh, It’s nice of our family and friends to put up with us and support our habit.
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Well bravo Brad :-)
So it seems I’m not the only one who has his minions out there scouring the globe doing his door bidding :-)
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Thanks Norm. It was nice to be able to put these out here today. I’d hate to skip a Thursday, but it would have been hard this week.
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The American Thread Company reminded me of a movie, Mouse Hunt!😂
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Great post and nice doors, Dan. I have been taking pictures of doors and thought I would join in for a few weeks when I get back from holiday.
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Thanks Roberta. I look forward to seeing those doors.
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I wish I lived at 146 (the upper right). I like that one.
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That would be nice to come home to.
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This was a fun adventure! Thank you, Dan. I especially loved the Carnegie library. Beautiful! As I’ve mentioned before, I see differently now because of #ThursdayDoors! :)
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Thanks Gwen. I think we all do. I know I pay more attention. It isn’t always doors, but I see things I know I’ve missed before.
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So many beautiful old buildings! Imagine the stories they could tell :)
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I know. There’s so much history here. Thanks.
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A very atmospheric post, Dan. I like the 14G door — so dark and mysterious. :D Cheers!
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Thanks Teagan. The craftsmanship in these doors is impressive.
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This was terrific Dan and Brad. Good to see the Good Humor truck again
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Thanks John. That truck was a nice contribution.
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It was.
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What a great idea to share skippy’s
photos and did not know he was an author too –
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He’s a complex individual ;-)
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😊
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Thanks for sharing, Dan! Amazing doors!
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Thanks!
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Necker the Undertaker sounds like a good title for a song! Friends can often find the best doors!
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You’re right about that name 🙂
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Love that American Thread Company corner door and that bi-colored stone work. Thanks to Brad!
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He done good 🙂
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Dan, about the door of the American Thread Company, I think it’s the third or fourth door I’ve seen on your blog that is situated at the corner of the building facing the corner. I know of only one building in Denver situated that was and it’s a store in the downtown area. Do you know the reason for this angle? Also, is it more common in the eastern US?
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I don’t know the reason for the angled door, Glynis, but I do enjoy finding them, so that might explain why you’ve seen them here so often. I would guess (only a guess) that it saves building a door on each side. I do know that I think it makes the entrance feel more welcoming.
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Great post – the history of the doors is fun to read about. So nice of you to share the Thursday’s door show floor with Brad!
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He was a life saver this week. Thanks.
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My fave is the corner cafe with the newspaper selection outside the doors. Our current selections are 3 newspapers. “Newspaper envy” Thread Company is a close 2nd.
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Newspaper envy, for sure. Thanks!
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Wonderful and intriguing doors as usual Dan, with a good bit of history included. :-)
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Thanks Ron.
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Nice shots Dan. My favorites are the American Thread Company and Windsor Tower.
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Thanks Rob. I really like that American Thread corner door.
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It looks like a great building in general. I love that design.
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Wow! Please thank Skippy… oops, Brad for these fabulous door photos.
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Thanks Jennie – I was very happy to have these available.
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🙂
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Nice! I love it when people bring me doors! These are great! I like the corn place shot and the fire escape shot best, but really, so nice of “Skippy” to serve up any doors :)
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Thanks! He’s already posted three nice ones for the next round.
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I posted recently a Thursday Doors post with door contributions by others as well. I love it when they do this. :) Thank you to your friend on behalf of the entire door community.
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It does feel good to have a nice bunch of doors for free.
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