Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

I want to begin with a message to Thursday Doors participants. I have added a feature to the link extract so that I can make the Sunday Recap a little more interesting. By attaching hashtags to the link (URL) you place in your comment, you can inform readers of the Sunday Recap of some keywords that describe your post. The same kind of words you might use as tags. The feature is in its infancy, so there are a few requirements. They are listed below:

Hashtags must be appended to your link and the resulting string must be contiguous. Example https://nofacilities.com/2022/02/17/buckingham-square-district/#Hartford#Connecticut#Bricks is correct.

On the other hand,  https://nofacilities.com/2022/02/17/buckingham-square-district/#Hartford #Connecticut #Bricks would fail.

Hashtags cannot include spaces. If you feel you need to use a tag that includes more than one word, please separate the words with an underscore character or a hyphen, , i.e. #historic_district or #historic-district

If you are linking your post by posting a pingback, you will need to include the hashtags at the end of your blog title. WordPress will concatenate those onto the pingback link.

The hashtags will not interfere with your link, and they will be stripped out when the Recap is processed.

Please keep in mind that the resulting tags need to fit in a column in the table that serves to display the recap. For now, the tags will replace the blogger location (which has not been adopted widely). I would appreciate it if you would give this a try, as it will help me test this feature.

As the title suggests, I have returned to the Buckingham Square district on Hartford’s south end.

Most of the pictures in the gallery are from Buckingham St and Capitol Avenue. I have included the last few photos from the National Registry of Historic Places Nomination form. I’ve included some pictures from slightly outside the district, but on the same streets as they extend to the Capitol area.

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141 responses to “Buckingham Square Too”

  1. HI Dan, you have shared some very interesting doors today. Thanks for the Hashtags commentary, I will attempt to follow your steps. I do use hashtags but whether I do it properly is another discussion entirely.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. I’m glad these buildings remain in our Capital city.

      I’m not sure this is a typical use of hashtags. I chose the word because people understand it. I’m using the concept since it’s one of two ways to append information to a URL, and that’s all I’m gathering from the comments.

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  2. Very handsome doors

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  3. […] out with an odd door for Becky’s SquareOdds, although I don’t think Dan, our host for Thursday Doors will find it odd. This is the back door of one of the BNSF trains taking passengers into and out of […]

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  4. It never fails: whenever / wherever you get a nice piece of street art, it’s guaranteed that some schmucko will park their car right in front of it and mess up the shot!

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    1. I’ve always thought we should be able to make them move. I figured you’d like that building.

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  5. Hi Dan – I just enjoy seeing the buildings and their doors … just realised I first visited the States in 1976 – seems strange now! Cheers Hilary

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    1. When I started this little series, Hilary, I was thinking, “I wish I had older versions of the photos than 1977.” Then I did the math. I came to Hartford in 1981. I didn’t make it out of the states until 30 years later.

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  6. A world that was built to last! Those Gilbert brownstone doors are something — everyone makes a grand entrance through those! What I can’t figure out is why 1977 appears to be such a long time ago in the photos. Wasn’t that just yesterday?

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    1. Haha – I was just saying in an earlier reply that I wish I had been able to get photos from farther back than 1977. The photo with all the cars made me smile. The interesting thing is that these buildings were already 100 years old!

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  7. Great collection of brownstones with their awesome doors and windows, not to mention the incredible details on all these buildings.

    The Hartford Teachers Federation is a real beauty, and that’s an incredible mural on the surviving stand alone building. Even the Buckingham keeps with the flavor of the old.

    The bright red doors on the unique looking firehouse make quite a statement!

    Thanks for another great tour Dan. Hartford is a treasure trove of buildings that they’re determined to keep maintained and functioning.
    Ginger

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    1. Thanks Ginger. Hartford has several interesting history regions, I guess most cities do, they just aren’t on thw tour guide. I was glad to see some doors that survived. They may not be original, but they are from a time before the effort to replace them with metal frame glass doors. I love that little firehouse, and the fact that the city build it to fit in with its neighbors.

      Take care tomorrow as we see what winter has for us.

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  8. Beautiful doors and magnificent buildings again today! Thank you.

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    1. Thanks GP. There’s a lot of similarities throughout this district, but I’m glad they have survived.

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  9. […] is part of Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge! See more doors […]

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  10. I think I got the hashtag thingy right. :)

    You’re challenging me with all these techno innovations. :)

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    1. I hate to tell you, your ping back is correct but the link in your comment is from last week. I’m going to fix that. I’m so glad you didn’t toss these pictures. I’ve really enjoyed the series.

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      1. OK, I was running on only one cup of coffee at the time. :)

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        1. Not to worry. There’s no charge for corrections ;-)

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    2. You did get it right. It’s all good now.

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  11. Do the residences of Gilbert get all three floors? Just wondering.

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    1. That’s a good question. I don’t know about that building, but that is the case in the building across the street at the other end of the block (it was in last week’s gallery), so I am guessing that they do.

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  12. Beautiful, Dan. I love the Buckingham and also am charmed by the fire station. I’ve always appreciated visiting the past through our buildings. Thank you for another informative journey.

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    1. Thanks Gwen. The fire station is outside the district, but I really like how they built it with enough character to fit in.

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  13. […] street art in this colourful Thursday Doors post, thanks for stopping by and if you carry on over to Dan’s blog you’ll find a great collection of links there to […]

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  14. Another fabulous area ☺️

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    1. Thanks Willow, and thanks for sharing this and other posts on social media.

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  15. Lovely photos, Dan. The fire station is my favourite, gorgeous building and doors.

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    1. Thanks Jean. It’s good to see a post from you – some very interesting doors. I’m glad you like these buildings and I’m very glad I included the fire station. It’s south of the district I featured, but I like it.

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  16. Beautiful buildings, Dan. I am amazed at their well-kept condition. It says a lot for those who own them. Thanks.

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    1. Thanks John. I think you’re right. We were joking (above) about how 1977 really isn’t that long ago (sigh) but these buildings were already 100 years old when those pictures were taken. It must take a lot of effort to keep these in good shape.

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  17. […] For Thursday Doors on February 24, 2022. […]

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  18. Hi Dan, there is a lot to like about this week’s post, but of course my eye was drawn immediately to the full wall mural. Wonderful. Also some lovely double doors and fire station doors are always great to see. Thank you also for introducing the new #hashtag facility.

    It has been a while since I posted, but here is my modest offering from France in February:

    Thursday doors – 24 February 2022

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    1. Thanks Steve. I included that building mural for the street art fans of Thursday Doors. I don’t see much around here, but I’m trying to pay attention to the ones I do see.

      Great doors today from you, and thanls so much for including the tags.

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  19. You have me confused Dan. Hashtags are called tags in WordPress. “Go to your posts in WordPress, click on the cogwheel icon, then go to the Documents tab. Scroll down, type in the keywords you want for your tags, then hit Enter key on keyboard. After that, click the update button on the top right of your post editor, and you should see your tags show up in the tag cloud block.” I do not want to add them to the title of my post. Are you saying the hashtags should be added to the permalink?
    https://port4u.net/2022/02/24/midtown-doors-2/ My Midtown Doors.

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    1. I do not understand exactly where you want hashtags. Whan I am creating my post on my page or is it here on your page?
      BTW love the Georgian architecture.

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      1. Add the tags to the link that you include here. Nothing needs to change on your page. For example – http://port4u.net/2022/02/24/midtown-doors-2/#Lamps#Architecture#New-York-City would work nicely

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    2. I am aware of WordPress tags, but that’s not what these are. Since I’m not collecting information from your post, I can’t collect your tags.

      Technically, what I’m asking for are called “fragments” not hashtags, but I thought most people would understand what a hashtag looks like, and there’s very little danger that the fragment would lead to the reader being directed to an anchor on someone’s post, as it would have to be one of WordPress’s internal anchor.

      I’m not asking you to change your title. That would only be for people who only want to include a pingback. You would only need to include the tags in the link you add in a comment here. Nothing has to be done on your page, and Teheran tags/fragments added here will not affect the navigation to your post.

      The only thing you have to do is append them to your link without any spaces. In the Sundat recap, they will no longer be attached to your link.

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  20. I’m going to have to figure out (hopefully) the hashtag thing at some later time but I really enjoyed your selection today. The double doors or pairs in particular remind me of many I’ve seen in Philadelphia. It’s been much too long since my last visit (well before Covid and before we moved) so I’m looking forward to getting back again both to visit our daughter and to stock up on doors and other photos. :-)

    Thursday doors…odd and more in Illinois

    janet

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    1. Yes, I think you could find buildings like these up and down the east coast. I’m so glad that these have been preserved and well maintained. I had thought about visiting Philadelphia for a visit after I retired. I’ve been there for business many times, but never just as a tourist. It’s a lovely city.

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  21. Hi Dan,
    I know it’s not a door, but my favourite this week is that Sodo mural. It’s so bright and refreshing. Love it!
    This week, I’m off to Cloyne in County Cork. Here’s the link: https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2022/02/25/cloyne-county-cork-thursday-doors/#Ireland#Cloyne
    BTW my daughter turned 16 today. This allowed her to legally get her nose and bellybutton pierced without parental consent, and the sun hadn’t even set and it was done and dusted. I am just grateful it’s not a tattoo.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. At least piercings can be removed. Expression is an important part of growing up (I suppose).

      I included the mural because I know a lot of people that visit appreciate street art. I’m glad you like it. Thanks for adding the tags!

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  22. I do have a post idea for today, Dan, and will try your hashtag process. I love the black and white photos in your post. While I know life is full of color it somehow seems more antique and timeline appropriate in black and white. Isn’t that an absurd impression? 🤷‍♀️

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    1. Thanks Cheryl. Remember, we’re open until noon Saturday, so no rush.

      One of the things I don’t understand well about photography is when black and white works better than color. I know it when I see others use it, but I’m never sure on my own. Of course, the older photos are B&W, so no choice by me involved.

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      1. While I can’t speak for all photographers I love using black and white when shadow and light seem more valuable than color. Sometimes I edit both ways because both have value. I often used monochrome when a photo wasn’t quite what I’d hoped for. You get better definition. The best thing is to just play with some of your photos in black and white. I always loved sepia as well, especially for portraiture. 👍🏻

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  23. Thursday Yellow Door


    Hope I did this correctly Dan! Today I am focused on yellow and I see this brightness is in a few of your photos.

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    1. You did, thanks! I’m happy to have some of these to test this process. We don’t often see yellow doors. I’ve featured a lot of yellow houses lately but that’s an interesting door and building.

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      1. Believe me when I say I cannot imagine how many times I passed this small building and possibly never noticed it. I’m really hoping the paint is new. Also, please remind us about the hashtag addendum a few more times so I continue to do this.

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        1. Hopefully, I can get it working nicely.

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  24. I’ll be back a later to investigate all the doors! Here’s my Doors for today! Cady

    Inside and Out: The Swan House, Atlanta, GA

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  25. Glad you took us back, Dan. The great light has really brought out the colours and shapes.

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    1. I’m glad you liked the neighborhood Debbie. Your post is pretty cool.

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  26. […] Posted as part of Thursday Doors […]

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  27. Those brownstones are beautiful. Which means the modern apartment building is a hard NO. I get the updated amenities in new buildings, but the character of those old buildings cannot be beat.

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    1. If I had to choose, Lois, I’d go old school. Those buildings are so wonderful. I love the stone.

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  28. A beautiful neighborhood Dan. Especially like the shadows in the center of the row on the yellow building!
    https://livingbetweentworealms.wordpress.com/2022/02/24/dans-thurs-doors-2/

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    1. Thank Emille. I really do like this neighborhood. I like your photos today, too.

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      1. Thank you Dan! Today is hopefully the last day for a long time that the computer had to be taken in (again, 3rd time) to reset the apps that they had taken off for the repair, lol.

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        1. I hope they get it right this time.

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          1. So do I! (Hoping this is the last time for the computer to be taken in!)

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  29. Oooh, a firehouse! I don’t know why those always attract me, but they do. I love the bright mural — so glad you got the building from that angle. Wishing you a thriving Thursday, Dan. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. I love the older fire stations in Hartford. I like that the made the effort to make them blend in with the neighborhood they were protecting. I know a lot of people here like street art and murals, so I decided to try and capture it.

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  30. Great buildings, Dan, some of the doors are exceptional, especially the doors with triangle pediments and stairs. Classy!
    This is my entry for Thursday Doors https://valentinaexpressions.com/2022/02/24/la-salle-dore-door-with-a-view/

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    1. Thanks Valentina. I like the doors that seem to either be original or very early replacements. Speaking of classy doors, yours were wonderful.

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  31. […] For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities […]

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  32. Wonderful buildings, doors and photography. I like all the green too, even though it hides the view.

    Today is the 70th birthday of the nearest that I come to an aunt. She is far, so this is the best I can do. Ok, let’s try this hashtag thing. Please report if it’s okay like this:

    Happy birthday Thursday Doors

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    1. Thanks Manja. I love when you share the posts about your family.

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  33. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

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  34. The Gilbert brownstones buildings are different from our tenement ones here in Glasgow and yet they have the same type of feel to them. Late 19th Century? It’s the type of architecture I love.
    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Glasgow

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    1. The time is correct, 1860s – 1880s. The brownstone was quarried about 10 mi (16 km) south of Hartford and the bricks were made about 10 miles to the north. They do have a unique appearance.

      I liked your door today :-)

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  35. I like the street art on that building too. lovely selection as usually. here are my doors from Bruges https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/2022/02/24/thursday-doors-bruges-and-brussels

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    1. I haven’t found a lot of street art when I’ve been out, but I thought I’d include it here as there are a lot of fans. I enjoyed looking at the photos you shared.

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      1. thank you. and here’s my link with the hashtags since I didn’t put it the first time : https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/2022/02/24/thursday-doors-bruges-and-brussels/#bruges#belgium#doors

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  36. I love the Gilbert building and the other standalone buildings. I love the brick and the designs they incorporated in them…so artistic and pretty. They’re timeless classics.

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    1. I’m glad you like these, Deborah. I think they do have a timeless quality. I love the brick buildings in the south end of Hartford.

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  37. My favorite is #10 this week. 🙂

    I did the hashtag thingy..hope it works. Nice post as always.

    Pat

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    1. Thanks. I hope I can make this all work.

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  38. I like the mural. I think they add a lot to a cityscape

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    1. I thought it would make a nice picture.

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  39. I really like that firestation. And the pair of mustard colored doors.

    This week I’ve got some recessed doors.

    Recessed Transitions (Thursday Doors)

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    1. I like the theme of recessed doors. Well done.

      The fire station isn’t in the district, but it’s close and I like it.:-)

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      1. Thanks Dan. I would never have thought about them if I hadn’t been collecting doors!

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  40. Some of the colours in those photos are quite exquisite. Blue against the green against the white against the brown… Lovely as always my friend.

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    1. I’m glad you like them, Pam. It was fun looking for the doors that matched the nomination form.

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  41. […] for more pictures in the Thursday Door project, please visit Dan’s site, No Facilities, where you will find links to other doors https://nofacilities.com/2022/02/24/buckingham-square-too/ […]

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  42. Happiness is sharing our love of doors, happy Thursday everyone! A young man from Brazil who has come to Canada to study and live, recently visited Quebec City, thought you would enjoy his pictures as he explores Quebec city in the dead of winter.. =^_^= https://dymoonblog.com/2022/02/24/thursday-24th/

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    1. Those were great doors. Nothing like winter to give a city a new look.

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  43. […] so here are two from early last year. For more images of doors from around the world take a look at Dan Antion’s excellent […]

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  44. […] at Croften Garden this week and my entry on Thursday Doors is the door to the home of the couple who have worked so hard on this lovely […]

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  45. It’s interesting: when two garage doors are right next to each other, it feels “normal”, as in your fire truck doors example. When two house doors are right next to each other it feels … cramped? Too close without a couple of feet between them?

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    1. That’s an interesting observation. I think you’re right.

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  46. Do you live in CT? I just moved from there last year…to take care of my father who has Alzheimers

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    1. I do. We live in Windsor Locks.

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      1. How funny. I just left Lebanon. I grew up in Guilford. I was a frequent flyer for many years before moving to take care of my dad, so I was in your neck of the woods quite often.

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  47. […] Who doesn’t love a nice door? I never knew there were so many people that do. Want to join in? Find the prompt here: https://nofacilities.com/2022/02/24/buckingham-square-too/ […]

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  48. I love the Gilbert brownstone doors, and the doors of row houses on Buckingham Street. Super!

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  49. This is always such an entertaining post. Your photography skills are amazing!

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    1. I like double doors, too. Thanks for including such an interesting door, and for helping me test the hashtags.

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  50. I like #52. Those doors with the red inset panels are unique but not weird.

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    1. I always like to see the ways people accent their identical door in a building like these.

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  51. Oooo, I like the Teachers’ Federal; it looks very Dutch. And, of course, the firehouse castle makes me happy. I have some more driving doors this week. https://marianallen.com/2022/02/last-of-the-driving-doors-for-now-thursdaydoors/#Louisville#Kentucky

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    1. I knew you would like that firehouse. It’s not really in the district, but I couldn’t resist. I always enjoy riding along with you in search of doors. Thanks for adding the tags.

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  52. […] the museum entries and come back next week to see more. There’s also more doors over at Dan’s at No Facilities if you would like to take in some sights from around the world. Until next […]

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    1. And if I updated my title due to a spelling error, I hope it doesn’t mess with your test. oops.

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    2. I am very happy this district has been preserved.

      Thank you so much for sharing the remarkable woodwork in that museum. I love it.

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    1. That should work. I’m running behind on views due to snow

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  53. I added three hashtags in the second comment but it didn’t show.

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    1. I thought I saw them, but I guess I was looking at a different link. Let me know the tags you wanted to use. I’ll add them so you can see how it looks on Sunday.

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  54. These are beautiful buildings, and beautiful doors.

    I’m probably too late for this week’s roundup, but here goes

    Ballard Estate wrap up

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    1. You’re here in plenty of time. It’s I that is late this week. Friday’s weather kept me out of pocket and I’m just now catching up. I love you post today.

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  55. Very interesting buildings again. My favorite is the firestation with the red doors.

    This is mine:

    https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2022/02/26/gate-to-the-palace-of-versailles/#France#gate#queuing

    Hope I got the hashtags right. If not, please correct, Dan.

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    1. Thanks for joining us. I love that gate and I think you have the tags right.

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  56. Late to the party but I know your door is always open. Interestingly, my two favorites are like bookends … one at each end of the collection – Gilbert Brownstones and the Buckingham

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    1. Those are two nice ones, Frank. Thanks for stopping by,

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  57. Love these pics….the historic architecture is of course my favorite, but heh, they all look great!!

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  58. Last Thursday was my birthday!! I like the green accents on The Buckingham and the doors on the row houses.

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    1. Happy Birthday! I’m glad you like these.

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